Framing Roof Overhang Soffit

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.

Framing roof overhang soffit.

Measure and cut a cornice panel to fit over the open ends of the soffit. If needed paint the cornice to match the soffit. The panels can be made of plywood fiberboard and metal. This video will.

Jump into installing the sub fascia board with our construction guru john. Nail the cornice panels to the ends of the soffit. 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. Before the roof sheathing goes on the open framing provides easy access for attaching the return blocking and the nailers for the rake 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. Wide especially when the eave overhang is less than 12 in. To 18 in depending on the style of the building.