Extending Existing Roof Overhang

If you only need an additional 1 2 2 inches of overhang this can easily be achieved as a diy project.

Extending existing roof overhang.

This cost did not include any labor or waste disposal fees. 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. The eaves probably will be the easiest to extend because getting proper nailing on the existing rafters will likely be relatively easy. The cost of extending my 30 foot long roof overhang 14 inches was 340 or 11 50 per running foot for materials.

Extending the overhang on your roof can be a tricky endeavor since it involves working on an elevated angled surface. However longer extensions will require large portions of the roof to be removed first and this task is best completed by a. I limit the overhang to 2 ft. Wider overhangs would require some engineering to ensure adequate support.

A good estimate for a contractor to do this same roof overhang extension would range from 50 to 85 per running foot. Start conventional overhangs by taking off the existing fascia and any other trim that covers the rafter tails. The installation of simple overhangs on a house involves nailing rafter extensions onto existing rafters. 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.