Framing Roof Overhang Soffit

Before the roof sheathing goes on the open framing provides easy access for attaching the return blocking and the nailers for the rake soffit.

Framing roof overhang soffit.

When designing a gable end eave without a return the dimensions to look at are the width of the trim set between 6 in. Measure and cut a cornice panel to fit over the open ends of the soffit. Wide especially when the eave overhang is less than 12 in. To 18 in depending on the style of the building.

Thick and the overhang from the side wall set between 12 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. If needed paint the cornice to match the soffit. Jump into installing the sub fascia board with our construction guru john.

Nail the cornice panels to the ends of the soffit. We will start with how to cut rafter tails when you need to cut a bevel on your. The panels can be made of plywood fiberboard and metal.