Ladder Frame Roof Overhang

The ladder detail is frequently used when the builder continues the same truss size or rafter size all the way through the gable end.

Ladder frame roof overhang.

2x4 ladders with one dropped gable truss are applicable for overhangs up to 2 ft. Through the wall sheathing and 1 1 2 inches into the inside framing member of the ladder framing. With a flat shed roof the roof simply extends past the wall plate to provide an overhang. The size of the roof overhang you choose depends largely on the style of your shed s roof.

Gable end overhangs with outlookers. In addition to the framing design the connection of the roof decking at this. The other method commonly used to support the sheathing and the barge rafter is the ladder method. With this technique lookout blocks are used to connect the barge or fly rafter back to the gable framing.

2x6 ladders with one dropped gable truss and one dropped truss are applicable for overhangs up to 3 ft. Ladder outlooker block method. Ladder details are usually adequate if the overhang is less than about 8 inches although they are frequently used for longer overhangs. Because this style of a shed has a flat roof it can facilitate a wider overhang which is ideal for storage.