Roof Eave Framing Detail

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

Roof eave framing detail.

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. Roofs are basically five types. The main component of any eaves detail is the rafter tail the part of the rafter that extends beyond the exterior wall. Chapter 9 4 wood.

Roof framing is one of those carpenter skills that appears quite complicated and indeed some roof designs are difficult. 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. 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.

Another common design in the northeast is the saltbox which is a gable roof with one longer side. For a dimension see table 3 1. A composite decking made of solid materials it resembles real wood and particularly strong and stable for bearing heavy load. Figure 9 1 felt roof sheathing felt split sheet note.

Detailing for performance roof detail clipped eave figure 9 2.