Ladder Frame Roof Overhang

2x4 ladders with one dropped gable truss are applicable for overhangs up to 2 ft.

Ladder frame roof overhang.

Ladder outlooker block method. In this system the outer framing under the overhanging roof deck sheathing. The size of the roof overhang you choose depends largely on the style of your shed s roof. This will be most effectiv e if the lag screws are installed towards the bottom of the gable truss top chord or rafter and the soffit is cov ered with wood sheathing that is fastened well to the ov erhang framing.

The ladder detail is frequently used when the builder continues the same truss size or rafter size all the way through the gable end. Except for tack on ladders have the ladder framing extend into the roof a distance at least equal to the overhang. With a flat shed roof the roof simply extends past the wall plate to provide an overhang. With this technique lookout blocks are used to connect the barge or fly rafter back to the gable framing.

Ladder details are usually adequate if the overhang is less than about 8 inches although they are frequently used for longer overhangs. In addition to the framing design the connection of the roof decking at this. 2x6 ladders with one dropped gable truss and one dropped truss are applicable for overhangs up to 3 ft. Gable end overhangs with outlookers.