Roof Eave Framing Detail

Chapter 9 4 wood.

Roof eave framing detail.

For a dimension see table 3 1. 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. Roof detail roofing eave overhang. Maximum 4 inch eave provided the eave does not extend over the property line and is allowed by the zoning code.

Detailing for performance roof detail clipped eave figure 9 2. It is a waterproofing layer made of regular felt stacked above the solid. Figure 9 1 felt roof sheathing felt split sheet note. Eaves shall not project more than 4 for each one foot of required side yard and shall provide a minimum 30 clear space between the eave and the property line lamc 12 22c20 b.

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

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.