Eyebrow Roof Overhang Framing

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

Eyebrow roof overhang framing.

That is their functional purpose. Once all the drawings were done it was time to get in the shop and make some sawdust. Prolonging the life of the building. Add design flare and facility durability with post frame.

Once you start looking it is something that you can t un see. Roof overhangs and eyebrow overhangs are commonly added to buildings to improve building aesthetics and durability. Eaves form the overhang to distribute water clear of the walls. 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.

However there is also an architectural purpose to them. We decided to leave the inner valley drawing for after we set the eyebrows. The rafters are 2x4s 6 inches on center that butt into a curved header made from four layers of screwed and glued inch plywood. We also decided to have insulated glass units made rather than ordering a custom window.

Uplift of roof decking at the overhang. An eave is the edge of the roof that overhangs the face of a wall and normally projects beyond the side of a building. It was an old house which meant that the framing conditions were a little unknown. Sheathe the wall before you frame the eyebrow roof attaching the small rafters to a ledger board nailed over the sheathing see illustration.

Having a well proportioned roof overhang definitely gives a building more of a quality appearance. They improve durability by protecting door and window openings and siding from precipitation. Inadequate nailing of the sheathing to supporting framing or inadequate connections of the framing at the rake edge that supports the roof. On both ends of the roof i let the subfascia run out beyond the anticipated width of the rakes.

The other common wind related failure at gable ends is uplift of the roof decking at the overhang. Frame the roof as a stand alone assembly. This can be from two causes. The relatively large eaves on this building and guttering system mean that the base of the shed rarely gets wet.

Jan 16 2020 explore ioan stephens s board eyebrow roof on pinterest.