Eyebrow Roof Overhang Framing

Add design flare and facility durability with post frame.

Eyebrow roof overhang framing. Uplift of roof decking at the overhang. The roof overhang occurs in a similar way to the pent roof in that the top chord of the roof truss projects past the wall plate by the desired amount. Whereas the overhang on the gable end is a gable ladder in the opposing direction a gable ladder is formed in. An eave is the edge of the roof that overhangs the face of a wall and normally projects beyond the side of a building.

However there is also an architectural purpose to them. They also help to frame windows on upper stories. Feb 20 2019 explore chris dague s board eyebrow roof on gable end on pinterest. The overhang at the bottom of the slope is a simple overhang.

Frame the roof as a stand alone assembly. We decided to leave the inner valley drawing for after we set the eyebrows. The rafters are 2x4s 6 inches on center that butt into a curved header made from four layers of screwed and glued inch plywood. Roof overhangs and eyebrow overhangs are commonly added to buildings to improve building aesthetics and durability.

Norm framed his eyebrow with two separate support structures one for the roof and one for the ceiling. This can be from two causes. The other common wind related failure at gable ends is uplift of the roof decking at the overhang. Sheathe the wall before you frame the eyebrow roof attaching the small rafters to a ledger board nailed over the sheathing see illustration.

See more ideas about house exterior garage design door overhang. On both ends of the roof i let the subfascia run out beyond the anticipated width of the rakes. Jan 16 2020 explore ioan stephens s board eyebrow roof on pinterest. Eaves form the overhang to distribute water clear of the walls.

That is their functional purpose. It was an old house which meant that the framing conditions were a little unknown. We also decided to have insulated glass units made rather than ordering a custom window. They improve durability by protecting door and window openings and siding from precipitation.

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.