juegos There are several factors to keep in mind when matching overhangs (fascias) on the job. In order to obtain an even fascia band when more than one roof pitch is used on your home, there are tricks involved. Roof trusses and conventional framing follow different rules, so in the following calculations, we will use roof trusses for the example. Further, we will assume all match up situations incorporate a 2×4 top and bottom chord and that the overhang extensions equal 12 inches on all set ups. The top chord size is critical in matching fascias, so if a top chord size changes for any reason, adjustments must be made accordingly. We will not take the width of the fascia board into account for this example. As a rule “1x lumber” is used for fascia board and is 3/4 thick.
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The ‘plumb’ of the stick = the vertical offset distance between the top and bottom edges of the lumber used for the top chord. It will vary depending on your roof pitch (slope). The higher your pitch, the deeper the plumb cut.
Plumb + Lug = OWH
Drop – OWH – match point = lug
OWH = Plumb + Lug
Drop = Y/12 (when over hang = 12, Y = roof pitch). Otherwise Y /overhang distance = Pitch/12: where Y = the overhang drop.
For our example here we will use 6/12, 8/12, and 12/12 pitches.
Example calculations
Begin with the 6/12 scenario (lowest pitch).
Plumb (+) Lug (-) Drop = Match Point
3-15/16″ (+) 1/4″ (-) 6″ = (-) 1-13/16″ (*)
Now that we have the match point the other match ups will be worked backwards, with the lug becoming the unknown factor.
8/12 scenario
Plumb (-) Match Point (-) Drop = lug (*)
4-3/16 (-) -1-13/16″ (-) 8″ = 2″
12/12 scenario
Plumb (-) Match Point (-) Drop = lug
4-15/16 (-) -1-13/16″ (-) 12″ = 5-1/4″ (**)
There are challenges that need to be dealt with. Timber frame style barns are a hot commodity for their salvageable framework, and finding a building with little or no rot can be tough. Geography plays a role in that most barns west of the plains are not classic timber frame structures. Dismantling is a huge job requiring experienced workers. Moving to a new building site is another challenge.
These and other obstacles can be overcome. The internet is a great place to find the barns. If you are not prepared to dismantle the barn yourself, there are salvage companies who specialize in the process. And moving is a matter of finding a flatbed trucks for the dismantled timbers to be loaded onto and shipped to their new destination You can be published without charge. You can to republish this article in your website or blog. Please provide links Active.