Extending Existing Roof Overhang

The installation of simple overhangs on a house involves nailing rafter extensions onto existing rafters.

Extending existing roof overhang.

Wider overhangs would require some engineering to ensure adequate support. I limit the overhang to 2 ft. A good estimate for a contractor to do this same roof overhang extension would range from 50 to 85 per running foot. Start conventional overhangs by taking off the existing fascia and any other trim that covers the rafter tails.

Extending a gable roof can be tricky since it involves working on the roof but you may be able to do it yourself if you only need to add 1 2 2 inches 1 3 5 1 cm. However for larger extensions you ll need to hire a professional to get up there and remove large portions of the roof before extending the overhang. However longer extensions will require large portions of the roof to be removed first and this task is best completed by a. This cost did not include any labor or waste disposal fees.

When extending rafters the rule of 2 to 1 is usually sound. Extending the overhang on your roof can be a tricky endeavor since it involves working on an elevated angled surface. The cost of extending my 30 foot long roof overhang 14 inches was 340 or 11 50 per running foot for materials. Cut rafter tail extensions three times the length of the overhang that you want to add using lumber the same size as the existing rafters.