How to Frame a Fly Rafter
The pieces of wood that are used for a roof overhang are called lookouts. Your roof overhang can range from a length of 6 inches up to 24 inches. The outside framing of a roof overhang is called the fly rafter and is used to attach the soffit. You can frame a fly rafter by first determining how long the rafter needs to be. The framing for the overhang used to secure the fly rafter is called a “lookout.” Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Measure the width of the roof overhang with the tape measure. If you have a gabled roof, you will need to measure both sides of the lookouts down from the peak.
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Transfer the measurement of the roof overhang to a 2-inch-by-4-inch board. Cut one or more boards by using the miter saw to obtain the width that is needed for the overhang framing.
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Set the blade of the miter saw to 45 degrees. Cut one end of two 2-inch-by-4-inch boards for the peak, if you have a gabled roof.
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Position the cut 2-inch-by-4-inch fly rafter against the “lookout” boards. Secure the fly rafter to each of the “lookout” boards with nails using the nail gun.
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Repeat this step to frame additional fly rafters to a roof overhang.
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Tips & Warnings
Cut the end of the 2-inch-by-4-inch boards flush with the edge of the roof.
