Roof Eave Framing Detail

Figure 9 1 felt roof sheathing felt split sheet note.

Roof eave framing detail.

Roofs are basically five types. A composite decking made of solid materials it resembles real wood and particularly strong and stable for bearing heavy load. Maximum 4 inch eave provided the eave does not extend over the property line and is allowed by the zoning code. Roof framing is one of those carpenter skills that appears quite complicated and indeed some roof designs are difficult.

Roof detail roofing eave overhang. Shed gable hip gambrel and mansard. It is a waterproofing layer made of regular felt stacked above the solid. Another common design in the northeast is the saltbox which is a gable roof with one longer side.

To determine exactly what the rafter tail will look like i always make a full size drawing on a scrap of plywood of all the eaves elements including framing and finish materials see illustration above. Detailing for performance chapter 9 5 rake at wall exterior figure 9 3 roof. A horizontal timber or metal resting at the peak of the roof the rafters and trusses are connected to the ridge board for a cohesive framework. The main component of any eaves detail is the rafter tail the part of the rafter that extends beyond the exterior wall.

For a dimension see table 3 1.