Eyebrow Roof Overhang Framing
We decided to leave the inner valley drawing for after we set the eyebrows.
Eyebrow roof overhang framing. However there is also an architectural purpose to them. On both ends of the roof i let the subfascia run out beyond the anticipated width of the rakes. The roof overhang occurs in a similar way to the pent roof in that the top chord of the roof truss projects past the wall plate by the desired amount. Once all the drawings were done it was time to get in the shop and make some sawdust.
Roof overhangs and eyebrow overhangs are commonly added to buildings to improve building aesthetics and durability. The other common wind related failure at gable ends is uplift of the roof decking at the overhang. They also help to frame windows on upper stories. Eaves form the overhang to distribute water clear of the walls.
This can be from two causes. An eave is the edge of the roof that overhangs the face of a wall and normally projects beyond the side of a building. Jan 16 2020 explore ioan stephens s board eyebrow roof on pinterest. It was an old house which meant that the framing conditions were a little unknown.
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. Norm framed his eyebrow with two separate support structures one for the roof and one for the ceiling. The overhang at the bottom of the slope is a simple overhang. We also decided to have insulated glass units made rather than ordering a custom window.
Uplift of roof decking at the overhang. Sheathe the wall before you frame the eyebrow roof attaching the small rafters to a ledger board nailed over the sheathing see illustration. 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. The rafters are 2x4s 6 inches on center that butt into a curved header made from four layers of screwed and glued inch plywood.
That is their functional purpose. Whereas the overhang on the gable end is a gable ladder in the opposing direction a gable ladder is formed in. See more ideas about house styles architecture house exterior. Frame the roof as a stand alone assembly.