Gable end at ridge

[Jackhammer]

I'm needing your help guys... I'm trying to figure out the best way to fill in under the eave at the ridge.

I'm installing 1X6 cedar for facia but I would like for the eave front to drop down about 12" from the apex.

Here is a picture if you can make anything of it.........

[Rich]

Create a frame under the fascia and cover it.. maybe that's too simplistic of an answer. Do you have sub-fascia there (2x4 or 2x6)??

[Jackhammer]

All I have is the 2X8 ridge beam and 2x4 lookouts extending outward 2' to create overhang.

[Cole]

How did it work out?

You must have a fascia to support the lookouts.

[Jackhammer]

Cole, it hasn't worked out yet.

I know this is a dumb question but I'm having a difficult time trying to determine what a sub-fascia is and what it does.

I thought the fascia board covered the ends of the rafters and lookouts. Is this correct?

[Cole]

Yep, that is correct.

[Jackhammer]

What is a sub fascia and what is its purpose?

[Rich]

Sub-fascia is typically 2x4 or 2x6 attached to the lookouts and rafter ends.. essentially wrapping the whole roof. IMO it just keeps everything straighter and gives a good substrate for attaching just about anything from fascia to gutters to Christmas lights.

[Jackhammer]

Ok I'm still confused. Do I attach the 2X4 or 2X6 sub-fascia to the lookout and rafter ends then nail my 1X6 fascia board to the sub-fascia??

I must be missing something here because Iv'e never seen that before. First time for everything I suppose.

[Jackhammer]

Create a frame under the fascia and cover it.. maybe that's too simplistic of an answer. Do you have sub-fascia there (2x4 or 2x6)??

Once the frame is constructed is it attached flush with the ends of the lookouts and to the front wall or should it be set in toward the wall?

Would it be possible to get a drawing or illustration indicating how this is attached and how it would appear?

[Rich]

Here's a cut down version of what I would do. After the sub-fascia is on I would build the frame directly beneath and inline with the sub-fascia - screw/nail into the sub-fascia. As you install your "finish" fascia you can plane in the pieces over the new frame.

[Jackhammer]

Rich, thanks for the illustration...

Couple more questions..... First, I assume the sub-fascia is the 2X6 board attached to the ends of the rafters and lookouts.

The fascia board would be the 1X6 nailed to the sub-fascia.. Please correct me if I am wrong.

Since I have the 2X6 rafters won't I need to use 2X6 sub-fascia board??

[Rich]

Absolutely correct. If your rafter tails are plumb cut you'll need something bigger than 2x6.

[Cole]

JackHammer?

When did you change your user name?

[Jackhammer]

It's like Rich suggested, I'm beginning to feel destructive so I thought I should change my name...... Afterall I am a DEVELOPER now...

[Cole]

It's like Rich suggested, I'm beginning to feel destructive so I thought I should change my name...... Afterall I am a DEVELOPER now...

:lol: :lol:

[Jackhammer]

Alright here's the big one........

I've got my 2X6 rafters cut at 4" at the tails to accept fascia. I have already put decking on the roof and ran it flush with the top ends of the rafters.

What sort of problems is this going to create if I nail a 2X6 for sub-fascia and a 1X6 fascia board to the sub-fascia?

This will extend past the rafter tails by about 2". What should I do??

[Rich]

It's not perfect conditions - but I would think you would want to keep the up slope leg of your drip edge flashing long enough to cover the gap you have or if possible push the sub-fascia up enough to fill in the gap (possibly even put the slope onto the sub-fascia also.