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. We will start with how to cut rafter tails when you need to cut a bevel on your. Jump into installing the sub fascia board with our construction guru john.

The panels can be made of plywood fiberboard and metal. Thick and the overhang from the side wall set between 12 in. To 18 in depending on the style of the building. 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.

Avoid gable ends that are over 8 in. Nail the cornice panels to the ends of the soffit. Before the roof sheathing goes on the open framing provides easy access for attaching the return blocking and the nailers for the rake soffit.