Eyebrow Roof Overhang Framing
That is their functional purpose.
Eyebrow roof overhang framing. They also help to frame windows on upper stories. However there is also an architectural purpose to them. See more ideas about house exterior garage design door overhang. Jan 16 2020 explore ioan stephens s board eyebrow roof on pinterest.
See more ideas about house styles architecture house exterior. Norm framed his eyebrow with two separate support structures one for the roof and one for the ceiling. This can be from two causes. Add design flare and facility durability with post frame.
On both ends of the roof i let the subfascia run out beyond the anticipated width of the rakes. An eave is the edge of the roof that overhangs the face of a wall and normally projects beyond the side of a building. 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. Feb 20 2019 explore chris dague s board eyebrow roof on gable end on pinterest.
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. Whereas the overhang on the gable end is a gable ladder in the opposing direction a gable ladder is formed in. Inadequate nailing of the sheathing to supporting framing or inadequate connections of the framing at the rake edge that supports the roof. Roof overhangs and eyebrow overhangs are commonly added to buildings to improve building aesthetics and durability.
Uplift of roof decking at the overhang. Once all the drawings were done it was time to get in the shop and make some sawdust. We decided to leave the inner valley drawing for after we set the eyebrows. Frame the roof as a stand alone assembly.
They improve durability by protecting door and window openings and siding from precipitation. The overhang at the bottom of the slope is a simple overhang. Eaves form the overhang to distribute water clear of the walls. Sheathe the wall before you frame the eyebrow roof attaching the small rafters to a ledger board nailed over the sheathing see illustration.
The other common wind related failure at gable ends is uplift of the roof decking at the overhang.