Gable End Framing Roof Overhang Soffit

Framing a gable roof building a gable with barge end purlin struts and collar ties.

Gable end framing roof overhang soffit. Thick and the overhang from the side wall set between 12 in. That rafter outside forms the overhang for the barge boards to fix to and so the soffit boards and ventilation are continuous all the way. The last pieces to go in were nailing blocks above the ledger for the back of the return and at the bottom edge of the soffit for attaching the rake 20. Wide especially when the eave overhang is less than 12 in.

However for larger extensions you ll need to hire a professional to get up there and remove large portions of the roof before extending the overhang. Gable roof soffit and fascia this video shows the framing process from start to finish of the gable end wall in this house on the loft side of the house. When designing a gable end eave without a return the dimensions to look at are the width of the trim set between 6 in. The biggest problems with gable end overhang strength occur if your roof overhang is greater than about 12 inches.

Avoid gable ends that are over 8 in. A rake on the gable end of the roof can be created with the construction of additional roof framing. Of the many ways that gable end overhangs are built the two most common ways are the use of ladder details and outriggers ladder details are usually adequate if the overhang is less than about 8 inches although they are frequently used for longer overhangs. This is how i did my pole barn workshop and at the end of the video i also show.

Extending a gable roof can be tricky since it involves working on the roof but you may be able to do it yourself if you only need to add 1 2 2 inches 1 3 5 1 cm. Their belief is the sheathing will have to stretch before the overhang will bend with the frame work below it. I suppose there is a little truth to it for a small overhang. The picture above shows the plan view of a gable roof ladder trusses are made up using four noggins bridging at each corner to support a rafter outside the building.

Soffit is the hard aluminum wood or vinyl material that covers the underside of a roof s overhangs and provides a finished look. Before the roof sheathing goes on the open framing provides easy access for attaching the return blocking and the nailers for the rake soffit. Most soffit comes in long 12 inch wide strips and you must cut it into pieces to fit the dimensions of your sub fascia. For slanted roof sheds overhangs add character and facilitate proper drainage.

Here s how to frame a boxed soffit on the eave and gable end of a building.