Gable Roof No Overhang

Uplift of roof decking at the overhang.

Gable roof no overhang.

Of the many ways that gable end overhangs are built the two most common ways are the use of ladder details and outriggers ladder details are usually adequate if the overhang is less than about 8 inches although they are frequently used for longer overhangs. The biggest problems with gable end overhang strength occur if your roof overhang is greater than about 12 inches. However for larger extensions you ll need to hire a professional to get up there and remove large portions of the roof before extending the overhang. Inadequate nailing of the sheathing to supporting framing or inadequate connections of the framing at the rake edge that supports the roof.

With our house we are planning minimal east and west overhangs and ample south and north overhangs. Extending a gable roof can be tricky since it involves working on the roof but you may be able to do it yourself if you only need to add 1 2 2 inches 1 3 5 1 cm. We will protect shade the west windows with cedar awnings grates. Warming trends in january and again in april cause the roof strate to warm and evidently i had condensation ptoblrms no soffit vents but do have small gable end vents.

We love the look of the no overhang scottish style roof line as well. I reshingle this past year and pulled out old r14 insulation and retaped as many as visually possible areas of vapour barrier leaks cuts in material etc. Over roof insulation the gable overhang has been cut flush with the wall sheathing. This can be from two causes.