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.

Floor cantilever spans shall not exceed the nominal depth of the wood floor joist. Floor cantilevers supporting an exterior balcony are permitted to be constructed in accordance with table r502 3 3 2. Most architects engineers like to use a 1 2 or better cantilever ratio favoring the inside in these situations. Shedding rainwater away from siding and trim especially from door and window sills can greatly reduce rot mildew and a host of other problems that can be caused by water streaming down the face of the building.

Normally dutch hip overhangs are relatively short as compared to that part of the dutch hip framing set inside the building. Floor cantilevers constructed in accordance with table r502 3 3 1 shall be permitted where supporting a light frame bearing wall and roof only. 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.