Attach 1 2 inch plywood sheathing add a metal drip edge at the bottom and cover with roofing felt.
How to install a bay window roof.
This involves careful planning and thoroughly consulting architectural plans for the window first.
Nail down one side roll it out cut it and nail down the other.
If needed mark the siding for cutting remove the window and cut the siding.
Framing is made of 2x4s or 2x2s.
Install the bay window after careful planning.
You may also want to install long screws to affix the board even more securely.
Roll out the nest level keeping a six inch overlay with each row of underlay.
Then create the perimeter of the roof using the 2 by 6 sub fascia boards.
Here are the steps involved in framing a bay window roof.
Start by attaching the pieces against the wall then cut the rafters to the required angles and install them.
Install roof set the roof in place and mark where you ll cut the siding to allow for the flashing.
Though small the roof over a bay window has all the components of a standard roof.
Add a few extra nails to keep it snug.
Before you can start on the roof you ll have to install the bay window itself.
Start at one side and rollout underlay horizontally starting closest to the edge.
Get on a ladder and measure up from the base of your bay window s roof to set your clamps at the recommended height or 45 degree angle.
Place each clamp over the corner where the front of the bay window angles back to your home and drill each clamp into the exterior using the screws that came with your bay window.
You ll also have to plan for the bay window roof.