Shed Roof Overhang Framing

Trim off the top corner to follow the slope of the angled top plate.

Shed roof overhang framing.

Always try to match the house roof pitch angle and overhang for your shed roof. Flat roofs are more susceptible to leaking than pitched roofs. How do you frame a shed roof overhang. Due to the steeper angle of gable roof the maximum width of the eaves is narrower than other shed styles.

For slanted roof sheds overhangs add character and facilitate proper drainage. Some shed roofs are designed to be nearly flat. If you plan to have eaves to protect the shed walls make sure you add the extra length when measuring the rafters. Framing the roof consists of attaching the trusses to the top plates then nailing the roof sheeting to the trusses.

On both ends of the roof i let the subfascia run out beyond the anticipated width of the rakes. 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. When you re done building the front and back walls set them aside so you can use the platform to build the roof sections. Forming a roof overhang is different dependant on the style of roof and also on which edge of the roof is being considered.

You then have rafters running down from this ridge board and resting on the top wall plates. Hang the trusses upside down between the walls with each end resting on the top plate directly over a wall stud. With a large front overhang the shed can incorporate a nice outdoor seating area with patio. In the direction of the roof span the roof member simply cantilevers past the wall plate.

A rake on the gable end of the roof can be created with the construction of additional roof framing. Nail on the siding so that it overhangs the framing on each side by 3 1 2 in. 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. Due to the shed s design a significant amount of rain runs off the rear of the shed.

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. 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. Shed roofs project as a single plane roof pitched away from the house. Let s have a look at two different popular roof styles.