Overhang Metal Roofing

If there are gutters installed on the eaves the eave flashing should be installed to overhang the lip of the gutter by about 1 2 inch.

Overhang metal roofing.

Use 1 1 4 inch nails to cover the outline of the roof with strips of metal eave flashing also called edging. Using a cantilever means you don t need external bracing. Most metal roofing is installed with little or no overhang either on eaves or gable edges because it tends to bend under heavy weights. A typical metal roof overhang may be 2 to 4 inches or even less.

A cantilever roof overhang is one way to really give a really distinctive look to your home. Place corner pieces where panels will meet bends at the edge of the roofing. There is a small size metal rim facing outwards and away from the roof fascia. Cantilevered structures are popular for homes with balconies.

Although it does not look like much this component is made to have great structural integrity.