Roof Eaves Detail

Instead the soffit fits in between two channels like a puzzle piece.

Roof eaves detail. Fix a plywood board or proprietary tray to provide continuous support to underlay to prevent water retaining troughs. Fix a rafter spacer tray to provide a clear air path between underlay and insulation. This first installment of a two part series focuses on eaves that do not return onto the gable. If a sprocketted or bell cast detail is used then eaves courses should be no lower than the minimum recommended roof pitch.

8 23b allows any water which may have penetrated through the tile to run down the roof slope into the gutter in the normal manner. The cavity is closed with a proprietary cavity closer. The vinyl soffit uses no fasteners. The wallplate is then used to secure the rafter to.

The three primary variables to consider when designing the eaves for a gable roof are the width of the gable trim the projection of the eaves and the details at the corner of the gable ends. A roof eave protruding beyond the sides allows snow and rain to fall from the roof away from the siding to the ground. An eave can protect the siding and foundation of a structure. Removing vinyl soffits for replacement or repairs requires a helper to hold the ladder while you work.

The wallplate is secured to the internal wall separated by dpc. Vinyl soffits are the portion under the roof eaves between the wall of your home and the edge of the roof.