Framing Cantilever Roof Overhang

As far as this author can tell this area of light construction is not covered in the international residential code for wood framing but it is covered for cold formed steel framing where section r804 3 2 1 2 contains requirements for rake overhangs the two methods shown are the cantilever outlooker option 1 and the ladder outlooker option 2.

Framing cantilever roof overhang.

This video will. Floor cantilevers constructed in accordance with table r502 3 3 1 shall be permitted where supporting a light frame bearing wall and roof only. Figure 2 loads created by cantilever framing the non cantilevered end must either be counterweighted or firmly anchored to its support to counter the upward tendency that comes about when a load is placed on the overhang. Floor cantilevers supporting an exterior balcony are permitted to be constructed in accordance with table r502 3 3 2.

Normally dutch hip overhangs are relatively short as compared to that part of the dutch hip framing set inside the building. Eaves and rakes that overhang a building s sidewalls are critical to the life of a building. Most architects engineers like to use a 1 2 or better cantilever ratio favoring the inside in these situations.