Framing A Rake Soffit Shed Roof

This is one of the most common types.

Framing a rake soffit shed roof.

There are three types of roof rakes. Before the roof sheathing goes on the open framing provides easy access for attaching the return blocking and the nailers for the rake soffit. This is how i did my pole barn workshop and at the end of the video i also show. Gable roof soffit and fascia this video shows the framing process from start to finish of the gable end wall in this house on the loft side of the house.

The soffit usually is 6 inches or less in width and simple in design. How to frame a gambrel shed roof. How to build a shed roof step by step. The saltbox roof design offer lots of character and charm to the backyard.

Simply installing soffit under your shed roof overhang allows air to flow in and out while providing a physical barrier. A rake on the gable end of the roof can be created with the construction of additional roof framing. Alternatively a steep roof can utilize vents in either gable to allow air to move through the upper part of your shed interior. The rafters and framing in the eaves are left open.

Building a loft in the roof cavity is easy and provides much more storage space than either the gable or saltbox sheds. Here s how to frame a boxed soffit on the eave and gable end of a building. For slanted roof sheds overhangs add character and facilitate proper drainage. Any pitched roof with an overhang eaves makes it easy to ventilate your shed.

Due to the steeper angle of gable roof the maximum width of the eaves is narrower than other shed styles. A closed rake is boxed in. The last pieces to go in were nailing blocks above the ledger for the back of the return and at the bottom edge of the soffit for attaching the rake 20. Building installing roof rafters.