Roof Eave Framing Detail

To determine exactly what the rafter tail will look like i always make a full size drawing on a scrap of plywood of all the eaves elements including framing and finish materials see illustration above.

Roof eave framing detail.

Maximum 4 inch eave provided the eave does not extend over the property line and is allowed by the zoning code. Roof framing is one of those carpenter skills that appears quite complicated and indeed some roof designs are difficult. A composite decking made of solid materials it resembles real wood and particularly strong and stable for bearing heavy load. Eaves shall not project more than 4 for each one foot of required side yard and shall provide a minimum 30 clear space between the eave and the property line lamc 12 22c20 b.

For a dimension see table 3 1. Another common design in the northeast is the saltbox which is a gable roof with one longer side. The main component of any eaves detail is the rafter tail the part of the rafter that extends beyond the exterior wall. Detailing for performance roof detail clipped eave figure 9 2.

Roofs are basically five types. Figure 9 1 felt roof sheathing felt split sheet note. Chapter 9 4 wood. Detailing for performance chapter 9 5 rake at wall exterior figure 9 3 roof.

It is a waterproofing layer made of regular felt stacked above the solid.