Ladder Frame Roof Overhang

Ladder details are usually adequate if the overhang is less than about 8 inches although they are frequently used for longer overhangs.

Ladder frame roof overhang. With a flat shed roof the roof simply extends past the wall plate to provide an overhang. Through the wall sheathing and 1 1 2 inches into the inside framing member of the ladder framing. In this system the outer framing under the overhanging roof deck sheathing. Gable end overhangs with outlookers.

With this technique lookout blocks are used to connect the barge or fly rafter back to the gable framing. 2x4 ladders with one dropped gable truss are applicable for overhangs up to 2 ft. Except for tack on ladders have the ladder framing extend into the roof a distance at least equal to the overhang. The other method commonly used to support the sheathing and the barge rafter is the ladder method.

The ladder detail is frequently used when the builder continues the same truss size or rafter size all the way through the gable end. 2x6 ladders with one dropped gable truss and one dropped truss are applicable for overhangs up to 3 ft. Because this style of a shed has a flat roof it can facilitate a wider overhang which is ideal for storage. Ladder outlooker block method.