Eyebrow Roof Overhang Framing

Prolonging the life of the building.

Eyebrow roof overhang framing.

We decided to leave the inner valley drawing for after we set the eyebrows. Once all the drawings were done it was time to get in the shop and make some sawdust. Frame the roof as a stand alone assembly. On both ends of the roof i let the subfascia run out beyond the anticipated width of the rakes.

We also decided to have insulated glass units made rather than ordering a custom window. Jan 16 2020 explore ioan stephens s board eyebrow roof on pinterest. The relatively large eaves on this building and guttering system mean that the base of the shed rarely gets wet. Uplift of roof decking at the overhang.

Eyebrow window prefabricated dormer framing design fabrication and optional delivery methods of custom eyebrow window dormer architectural roof elements at a great reduction to site build costs. It was an old house which meant that the framing conditions were a little unknown. The rafters are 2x4s 6 inches on center that butt into a curved header made from four layers of screwed and glued inch plywood. Having a well proportioned roof overhang definitely gives a building more of a quality appearance.

Eaves form the overhang to distribute water clear of the walls. Once you start looking it is something that you can t un see. They improve durability by protecting door and window openings and siding from precipitation. However there is also an architectural purpose to them.

That is their functional purpose. See more ideas about house styles architecture house exterior. An eave is the edge of the roof that overhangs the face of a wall and normally projects beyond the side of a building. The other common wind related failure at gable ends is uplift of the roof decking at the overhang.

Inadequate nailing of the sheathing to supporting framing or inadequate connections of the framing at the rake edge that supports the roof. This can be from two causes. Add design flare and facility durability with post frame. 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.

Norm framed his eyebrow with two separate support structures one for the roof and one for the ceiling.