How To Extend Roof Eaves

First nail the subfascia and fascia to the rafter tails next match the thickness of the existing roof sheathing as best as you can within 1 8 in.

How to extend roof eaves.

The cost of extending my 30 foot long roof overhang 14 inches was 340 or 11 50 per running foot for materials. A good estimate for a contractor to do this same roof overhang extension would range from 50 to 85 per running foot. After that to make it flush with the roof of the existing house cut the two outer rafters. You have to do it thoroughly so that the rafters sit flush on it.

With the rafter extensions installed you can turn to trimming sheathing and roofing. While roof overhang depth can differ depending on the style of the home standard overhangs extend outward about 24 inches. This cost did not include any labor or waste disposal fees. Attach the horizontal beam by using a nail gun.

If you want to extend the rafters farther to cover a walkway or a porch. How to extend gable end roof overhang for the arrangement of the gable end overhang for the standard roof you lengthen the ridge beam beyond the facade for previously verified length using cut rafters. With roofing you again have a couple of choices. Some metal roofs have wood framed eaves that extend several inches or a foot beyond the house or shed wall to support metal roofing.

Of the existing material is good. Make a cutting on one of the sides of the horizontal roof beam on an angle.