Shed Roof Overhang Framing

A roof overhang can allow for the incorporation of soffits another roof ventilation option and they can help cover entryways and move rain water farther away from the shed and foundation.

Shed roof overhang framing.

If you are building a shed roof with an overhang you will need to incorporate this into your shed roof plan and allow for the overhang as you build. A stick framed roof uses 2x4 s or 2x6 s or whatever you are framing with but has a ridge board running down the middle ridge line. With a large front overhang the shed can incorporate a nice outdoor seating area with patio. Due to the shed s design a significant amount of rain runs off the rear of the shed.

On both ends of the roof i let the subfascia run out beyond the anticipated width of the rakes. Due to the steeper angle of gable roof the maximum width of the eaves is narrower than other shed styles. You then have rafters running down from this ridge board and resting on the top wall plates. You should also nail through the sidewall siding into the ends of each truss to secure the roof structure to the rest of the shed.

For slanted roof sheds overhangs add character and facilitate proper drainage. A floor system may be added if converting into an enclosed porch. A rake on the gable end of the roof can be created with the construction of additional roof framing. If you plan to have eaves to protect the shed walls make sure you add the extra length when measuring the rafters.

Finish the eaves framing after ripping the top of the subfascia with a circular saw set to 26 5 degrees i flushed the top ripped edge with the top of the plumb cut on the rafters and screwed the subfascia to the rafter tails. How do you frame a shed roof overhang. In the direction of the roof span the roof member simply cantilevers past the wall plate. Let s have a look at two different popular roof styles.

Framing the roof consists of attaching the trusses to the top plates then nailing the roof sheeting to the trusses. Sometimes the rafter will have a tail and extend out past the wall so that you have a soffit or overhang. Hang the trusses upside down between the walls with each end resting on the top plate directly over a wall stud. Forming a roof overhang is different dependant on the style of roof and also on which edge of the roof is being considered.