How to extend or build roof overhangs on existing or new construction

[IdyllwildAcres]

So I wrote this up as a article its pending mod approval, I thought I would share here first....


So often I read here about someone getting a shed or a coop and they post pictures and it gets pointed out that the eaves are either non existent or not big enough. The overhangs ideally should help keep the coop dry because a well thought out coop has lots of 24/7 ventilation.

So this is the method I use, I make what my carpenter friend, who has forgotten more than I have ever learned about building calls "lookouts" to carry the plywood to extend the overhang.

So this A-frame had NO overhang on the one side, it was actually made with the idea that another section would add on to it on this side. Here it is when it was being unloaded...

So in order to add eaves (same process as extending short eaves) I added 2x6 lookouts, here is a pic of one installed before plywood...

So as you can see, I cut out a 2x6 notch just under the plywood, I used a 2x6 scrap to mark the spots and used a drill and a jigsaw to cut out the opening. Then I used a sledge hammer and knocked the pre-cut 2x6 through the slot until it hit the first rafter inside. Here is a pic from inside...

I then nailed through the rafter into the end of the 2x6, I also nailed through the edge of the roof plywood into the top of the lookout. After installing all 8 of them, extending 24" out I was almost ready to add the plywood....

Once I put up 1/2 the plywood I decided it needed nailers on the inside edge to nail the plywood to and spread the load. It will be getting fascia so it will need to carry that as well.

So here it is ready to install the fascia then the metal roof. Thanks @aart for inspiring me to write this, for always pointing out that we need big overhangs on our coops!

This A-Frame was intended to be a tiny house, never finished and was given to me . It will make a fine coop when it gets finished.

Must. Finish. Coop.

Thanks for reading this.

 

[aart]

Oooo, I wanna see but.....No pics are showing?
Now they are showing, musta been my ISP.

 

[aart]

So I wrote this up as a article its pending mod approval

Since when are articles mod approved?

 

[3KillerBs]

So I wrote this up as a article its pending mod approval, I thought I would share here first....


So often I read here about someone getting a shed or a coop and they post pictures and it gets pointed out that the eaves are either non existent or not big enough. The overhangs ideally should help keep the coop dry because a well thought out coop has lots of 24/7 ventilation.

So this is the method I use, I make what my carpenter friend, who has forgotten more than I have ever learned about building calls "lookouts" to carry the plywood to extend the overhang.

So this A-frame had NO overhang on the one side, it was actually made with the idea that another section would add on to it on this side. Here it is when it was being unloaded...

So in order to add eaves (same process as extending short eaves) I added 2x6 lookouts, here is a pic of one installed before plywood...

So as you can see, I cut out a 2x6 notch just under the plywood, I used a 2x6 scrap to mark the spots and used a drill and a jigsaw to cut out the opening. Then I used a sledge hammer and knocked the pre-cut 2x6 through the slot until it hit the first rafter inside. Here is a pic from inside...

I then nailed through the rafter into the end of the 2x6, I also nailed through the edge of the roof plywood into the top of the lookout. After installing all 8 of them, extending 24" out I was almost ready to add the plywood....

Once I put up 1/2 the plywood I decided it needed nailers on the inside edge to nail the plywood to and spread the load. It will be getting fascia so it will need to carry that as well.

So here it is ready to install the fascia then the metal roof. Thanks @aart for inspiring me to write this, for always pointing out that we need big overhangs on our coops!

This A-Frame was intended to be a tiny house, never finished and was given to me . It will make a fine coop when it gets finished.

Must. Finish. Coop.

Thanks for reading this.

Just one informative reaction isn't enough!!

Be sure to link the article once it's active. I want to share this with my DH, who is an excellent handyman but doesn't know this trick.

Since when are articles mod approved?

All the articles I've written recently have had a waiting period to be approved before they went active and visible to the public.

 

[Sally PB]

The pictures are good visuals to show what you're explaining. Very helpful; thank you!

 

[aart]

All the articles I've written recently have had a waiting period to be approved before they went active and visible to the public.

FINALLY!!
I, and others, been wanting this to happen for several years.

@IdyllwildAcres that's one heck of an Aframe!!

 

[3KillerBs]

FINALLY!!
I, and others, been wanting this to happen for several years.

It's a good policy -- weeding out spam and blatant misinformation.

 

[aart]

Not sure about your 'nailers' , not giving much support to roof sheathing.
But you wont' be standing on it anyway.

I used lookouts too, but went thru 2 rafters.

 

[IdyllwildAcres]

Since when are articles mod approved?

Mine said it was pending approval. Likely just for me, they know too much. ...

 

[IdyllwildAcres]

I used lookouts too, but went thru 2 rafters.

Lumber was cheaper then I bet....

I am trying to finish this without buying anything, everything from my used lumber pile. I did buy the roof panels yet to be installed.

The nailers do help, more connection is better.

I leaned the ladder on the overhang and its pretty solid