How To Frame A Roof Overhang

Slide your first sheet of flashing under the first layer of shingles.

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. Attach both sides of your over hang to posts angle posts into the house. Attach small wooden block to the house studs and fasten your posts to the block with nails. This article focuses on framing.

To do this first make sure you cut your ridge board to a length that includes the length of the shed s rakes. 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. Get up on your roof or scaffolding. Apply a two by six wood ledger to the exterior of the home above the door right under the roof.

Or less you might try a technique that bob syvanen wrote about in dummy rafter tails way back in 1985. Take the longer flat side of the flashing and gently slide it in between the first row of shingles and the roof. Purchase the required materials. This will depend on the size of your overhang.

Next cut two additional sets of rafters for each gable end. Slide the flashing in and line it up so that the bent angle runs parallel to the overhang. Step 7 paint your frame optional. How to frame an overhang step 1.

Attach six metal.