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.
Extending existing roof overhang.
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.
The cost of extending my 30 foot long roof overhang 14 inches was 340 or 11 50 per running foot for materials.
A good estimate for a contractor to do this same roof overhang extension would range from 50 to 85 per running foot.
When extending rafters the rule of 2 to 1 is usually sound.
Start conventional overhangs by taking off the existing fascia and any other trim that covers the rafter tails.
I limit the overhang to 2 ft.
The installation of simple overhangs on a house involves nailing rafter extensions onto existing rafters.
If you only need an additional 1 2 2 inches of overhang this can easily be achieved as a diy project.
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.
Extending the overhang on your roof can be a tricky endeavor since it involves working on an elevated angled surface.
This cost did not include any labor or waste disposal fees.
The eaves probably will be the easiest to extend because getting proper nailing on the existing rafters will likely be relatively easy.