Extending Roof Eave For Room

Mike guertin details 2 reliable methods for extending the eaves on a house to shed rainwater better.

Extending roof eave for room.

By mike guertin issue 138. If you re adding to the gable end of the house the side wall that goes up to the roof s peak it s fairly easy to extend the existing roofline over the new space says curt schultz a realtor architect builder in pasadena calif. A good estimate for a contractor to do this same roof overhang extension would range from 50 to 85 per running foot. It can be especially useful in providing the headroom needed to add stairs into a loft 1 9m minimum at centre or for a loft bathroom.

Have the helper hold the rafter extension in place and gauge the distance of the overhang while you hold the extension against the rafter and the roof sheathing and nail it to the existing rafter with a framing. Add a box dormer to create more full height space. This cost did not include any labor or waste disposal fees. If you ve inherited a loft conversion from a former owner and are dissatisfied with the amount of full height space a box dormer is an easy solution that promises to transform the feel of your loft.

The outer ends of a roof s rafters the sloped members that give the roof its pitch provide shade divert rain and create soffit space for attic ventilation. How to extend rafters.