Framing Roof Overhang Soffit

Nail the cornice panels to the ends of the soffit.

Framing roof overhang soffit.

When designing a gable end eave without a return the dimensions to look at are the width of the trim set between 6 in. Avoid gable ends that are over 8 in. 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. Measure and cut a cornice panel to fit over the open ends of the soffit.

Wide especially when the eave overhang is less than 12 in. Thick and the overhang from the side wall set between 12 in. Jump into installing the sub fascia board with our construction guru john. 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.

This video will. If needed paint the cornice to match 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.