A roof overhanging an exterior door provides a high degree of protection from the elements both for the door and anyone using it.
How to build a garage door overhang.
Add the total square footage of wall area less the garage door opening and roof area including the overhangs and divide that by 32 to give you the total number of sheets of sheathing you ll need.
Which makes finding your keys when coming home from work in the rain or during a snowstorm less unpleasant experience.
That means how wide we chose to do ours just as wide as the door trim and how deep we did ours 2 deep you also need to decide what pitch you want your gable roof to have.
How to build a gable roof overhang above a door step 1.
Buy brackets the same width as the casing around your garage door to ensure a seamless look and easy installation.
While the overhang will not protect anyone from side winds it helps to keep the rain and snow off anyone standing at the door.
Anchor the brackets photo by kolin smith.
Jun 16 2020 explore susan mcpherson s board garage door overhangs on pinterest.
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