Framing Cantilever Roof Overhang

Floor cantilevers supporting an exterior balcony are permitted to be constructed in accordance with table r502 3 3 2.

Framing cantilever roof overhang.

Floor cantilever spans shall not exceed the nominal depth of the wood floor joist. 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. This video will. The part that overhangs the support should not be longer than 25 of the length of the adjacent fully supported part as shown in figure 2.

Eaves and rakes that overhang a building s sidewalls are critical to the life of a 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. Most architects engineers like to use a 1 2 or better cantilever ratio favoring the inside in these situations.