Roof Eave Framing Detail

The main component of any eaves detail is the rafter tail the part of the rafter that extends beyond the exterior wall.

Roof eave framing detail.

Figure 9 1 felt roof sheathing felt split sheet note. Roof framing is one of those carpenter skills that appears quite complicated and indeed some roof designs are difficult. Roofs are basically five types. Another common design in the northeast is the saltbox which is a gable roof with one longer side.

Maximum 4 inch eave provided the eave does not extend over the property line and is allowed by the zoning code. A composite decking made of solid materials it resembles real wood and particularly strong and stable for bearing heavy load. Shed gable hip gambrel and mansard. 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.

Roof detail roofing eave overhang. 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. Detailing for performance roof detail clipped eave figure 9 2. Chapter 9 4 wood.

Detailing for performance chapter 9 5 rake at wall exterior figure 9 3 roof.