Frame Roof Over Existing Roof

Use premade roof trusses premade roofing trusses will be easier and take less time than installing a stick built roof.

Frame roof over existing roof.

The roof sheathing on the old roof is not rotten just not up to the standards my dh thinks it should be. Dh is a very skilled carpenter and is confident that he can do this work. The cheapest option would be to leave the old roof in place and place the new rafters over the existing roof. Premade trusses will form the skeleton of your new roof above your old roof.

Measure form the top of this line down the board to determine the line length or length of the rafter less the ridge. If you are building a new home putting an addition on an existing home or replacing your roof down to the rafters you will need a new roof frame. The installation of metal roofing is often easier and faster than other roof types and because of its simple design and generally large size can actually be installed directly on top of existing roofing materials like asphalt shingles and foam roofing. Position the square at the end of the rafter board with the tongue on your left and facing away from you.

We are planning to frame the new roof over the existing roof. Metal roofing is a commonly used material for several reasons ranging from low cost to durability. Add the length of the overhang beyond this mark and. The average cost of framing a new roof is 16 000.

Roofs are framed out of lumber and pieced together in a series of triangles designed to bear the load.