Modern flat roof house plans have a lot to offer in terms of generous roof overhangs.
Flat roof overhang.
In the direction of the roof span the roof member simply cantilevers past the wall plate.
With a flat shed roof the roof simply extends past the wall plate to provide an overhang.
On the other edge a gable ladder is constructed which is formed from two rafters with noggins between that support the end rafter.
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Roof overhangs are the amount that the roof hangs over the top of the siding in residential home construction.
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For gabled roofs the roof rafters extending beyond.
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Because this style of a shed has a flat roof it can facilitate a wider overhang which is ideal for storage.
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The length of the overhang depends primarily on the climate.
Of course you don t need to live in a modern house to deal with a flat roof.
Flat roofs aren t architecturally logical as rain and snow will shed much more quickly off a sloped roof.
The siding underneath the overhang is known as the soffit.
In hot climates the general rule of thumb is to lengthen and extend the overhang.
Here phil explains how much overhang a roof should have at the gutter.
The goal is to balance the amount of solar heat gain and amount of shading.
These guidelines are useful in the construction of any gable or any cantilevered or flat roof.