This cost did not include any labor or waste disposal fees.
Extending existing roof overhang.
Wider overhangs would require some engineering to ensure adequate support.
The eaves probably will be the easiest to extend because getting proper nailing on the existing rafters will likely be relatively easy.
I limit the overhang to 2 ft.
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.
When extending rafters the rule of 2 to 1 is usually sound.
The cost of extending my 30 foot long roof overhang 14 inches was 340 or 11 50 per running foot for materials.
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.
The installation of simple overhangs on a house involves nailing rafter extensions onto existing rafters.
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.
If you only need an additional 1 2 2 inches of overhang this can easily be achieved as a diy project.
However longer extensions will require large portions of the roof to be removed first and this task is best completed by a.
This meaning that if you plan on extending the rafter 12 inches you should extend the sister 24 inches from the bottom of the old rafter up.