
No-overhang eave detail - GreenBuildingAdvisor
Feb 13, 2025 · The typical profile for metal roofs extends out beyond the wall, and the roofing panels extend the same distance (usually 1 1/2" ). That makes whether the vertical leg is inside or outside of …
Proper Gutter Placement - GreenBuildingAdvisor
Oct 8, 2024 · The metal roofing overhangs the drip edge / fascia board about 1″ on the sides of the building. I also have an awning on the end of the building but the overhang is longer – about 2-3/4″ …
Garage overhang - GreenBuildingAdvisor
Jun 16, 2020 · I am building a 30 ft overhang with a metal roof over garage door and side door. I am using a 2x6s to secure bottom ledger into the header of […]
Ideal roof overhang length? - GreenBuildingAdvisor
Nov 30, 2012 · The roof overhang will be 36 inches at the eaves measured horizontally, and 36 inches at the gable ends. There is a certain logic in extending the gable overhang further the higher you get, …
Drip edges for metal roofs? - GreenBuildingAdvisor
May 31, 2017 · Rocky12, As long as you remember to overhang your metal roofing at least an inch -- at the rakes as well as the eaves -- you don't need a drip edge. That said, many metal roofing …
Water Management Without Overhangs - GreenBuildingAdvisor
Feb 20, 2019 · I am building a design driven modern / contemporary home with no overhangs. It is less than ideal without the overhang for water protection on the siding, etc but looking […]
Attic ventilation connected to rain screen *with no overhang roof ...
Dec 28, 2023 · I'm sure we used our standard detail of venting the rain screen into the roof vent. That approach is safer with metal siding than with a reservoir cladding. You probably have conventional …
Necessary to fully insulate deep overhangs? - GreenBuildingAdvisor
Jan 30, 2023 · So the tool shed overhang has metal roofing directly on top of the exterior plywood roof sheathing, while the she-shed has a layer of plywood as the soffit, a 2" air gap, and the same …
Advice on metal flashing for window and window trim
Apr 9, 2025 · Not sure you need to be concerned about metal flashing on a window so close to a sizeable overhang like that. Here's a clause from my local building code - yours may have something …
Insulating roof framing in overhangs - GreenBuildingAdvisor
Nov 19, 2019 · Hello All, With help from members here, I have built up my roof system as detailed in the attached (which doesn’t necessarily show everything in the proposed assembly). This includes […]