Shed Roof Overhang Framing

A stick framed roof uses 2x4 s or 2x6 s or whatever you are framing with but has a ridge board running down the middle ridge line.

Shed roof overhang framing.

For slanted roof sheds overhangs add character and facilitate proper drainage. A roof overhang can allow for the incorporation of soffits another roof ventilation option and they can help cover entryways and move rain water farther away from the shed and foundation. Due to the steeper angle of gable roof the maximum width of the eaves is narrower than other shed styles. Due to the shed s design a significant amount of rain runs off the rear of the shed.

A rake on the gable end of the roof can be created with the construction of additional roof framing. When you re done building the front and back walls set them aside so you can use the platform to build the roof sections. Framing the roof consists of attaching the trusses to the top plates then nailing the roof sheeting to the trusses. In the direction of the roof span the roof member simply cantilevers past the wall plate.

If you are building a shed roof with an overhang you will need to incorporate this into your shed roof plan and allow for the overhang as you build. On both ends of the roof i let the subfascia run out beyond the anticipated width of the rakes. How do you frame a shed roof overhang. Let s have a look at two different popular roof styles.

Some shed roofs are designed to be nearly flat. You then have rafters running down from this ridge board and resting on the top wall plates. Trim off the top corner to follow the slope of the angled top plate. Skillion shed style roof framing the skillion and shed style roofs are framed with a single slope 2 4 or 2 6 or thicker rafters spanning from the low wall to the high wall.

Always try to match the house roof pitch angle and overhang for your shed roof. Nail on the siding so that it overhangs the framing on each side by 3 1 2 in. You should also nail through the sidewall siding into the ends of each truss to secure the roof structure to the rest of the shed. With a large front overhang the shed can incorporate a nice outdoor seating area with patio.

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. Sometimes the rafter will have a tail and extend out past the wall so that you have a soffit or overhang. Shed roofs project as a single plane roof pitched away from the house. Flat roofs are more susceptible to leaking than pitched roofs.