With the rafter extensions installed you can turn to trimming sheathing and roofing.
How to add eaves to an existing roof.
There is some water dripping behind the gutter and i am thinking of installing a drip edge.
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If you d like to build enclosed eaves you can install a horizontal soffit that spans.
Several methods exist based on the current roof design.
Adding a gable roof to an existing roof is no small project and is best left to the professionals.
The up slope end of a simple shed roof that rests near the eaves of an existing roof can usually be supported by the rafters of the old roof.
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First nail the subfascia and fascia to the rafter tails next match the thickness of the existing roof sheathing as best as you can within 1 8 in.
With roofing you again have a couple of choices.
Of the existing material is good.
Attaching near the eaves.
From what i read a drip edge is installed under the ice water shield at the eaves.
Adding an eaves drip edge to an existing roof installation.
However you can have an understanding of the work being done or even do it yourself if you have prior experience with roofing projects.
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