How To Frame A Roof Overhang

Again have the helper hold the rafter extension in place and gauge the distance of the overhang while you hold the extension against the rafter and the roof sheathing and nail it to the existing rafter with a framing nailer.

How to frame a roof overhang.

I ve used this method when i ve had trouble slipping in the rafter extensions with this method the rafter tails. Slide the flashing in and line it up so that the bent angle runs parallel to the overhang. To do this first make sure you cut your ridge board to a length that includes the length of the shed s rakes. Take the longer flat side of the flashing and gently slide it in between the first row of shingles and the roof.

How to frame an overhang step 1. Apply a two by six wood ledger to the exterior of the home above the door right under the roof. Step 7 paint your frame optional. If you are making a smaller overhang you may be able to skip the posts and use two by four.

Purchase the required materials. Slide your first sheet of flashing under the first layer of shingles. This article focuses on framing. Next cut two additional sets of rafters for each gable end.

This will depend on the size of your overhang. Get up on your roof or scaffolding. Attach both sides of your over hang to posts angle posts into the house. If narrow overhangs are all you need say 8 in.

Or less you might try a technique that bob syvanen wrote about in dummy rafter tails way back in 1985.