Framing Cantilever Roof Overhang

Eaves and rakes that overhang a building s sidewalls are critical to the life of a building.

Framing cantilever roof overhang.

As far as this author can tell this area of light construction is not covered in the international residential code for wood framing but it is covered for cold formed steel framing where section r804 3 2 1 2 contains requirements for rake overhangs the two methods shown are the cantilever outlooker option 1 and the ladder outlooker option 2. This video will. The part that overhangs the support should not be longer than 25 of the length of the adjacent fully supported part as shown in figure 2. Figure 2 loads created by cantilever framing the non cantilevered end must either be counterweighted or firmly anchored to its support to counter the upward tendency that comes about when a load is placed on the overhang.

Floor cantilevers supporting an exterior balcony are permitted to be constructed in accordance with table r502 3 3 2. Floor cantilevers constructed in accordance with table r502 3 3 1 shall be permitted where supporting a light frame bearing wall and roof only. Floor cantilever spans shall not exceed the nominal depth of the wood floor joist.