Roof Sagging Eaves

On ours there are three big square beams that stick out and hold up the eaves and they sag a bit and were lots worse before we redid the roof.

Roof sagging eaves.

Sagging roof lines can originate with the horizontal ceiling rafters. Decay can occur over time due to a number of reasons including leaks in the roof or leaks from guttering or downpipes wet rot or even insect attacks such as termites damaging the ends of the bearings. Keep your attic well insulated and ventilated to prevent ice dams which can cause roof leaks. In order to give yourself clear access to the eaves you may first need to detach the drainage structures covering them.

Some roofs sag because of decay to the inside beams and sheathing. Here s what we found during the tear off and re decking. Although there is a great deal of hullabaloo concerning roof tiles and replacing them little is said of the importance of repairing warped or sagging eaves. These houses were roofed with wood shingles.

Common flaws include undersized rafters insufficient sheathing or too few rafter or collar ties. Overhang roof sag it is common for bungalow style houses to have exposed decking and fly or barge rafters. Most eaves are damaged by improperly draining gutters and warp over time. Remove the gutters and roof flashing if needed.

Do the same for flashing where it overlaps the edges of the overhang. When the roof framing is assembled two ceiling rafters are often joined together to create a longer span. In the event of timber sagging you may need to call in the professionals to repair or replace your roof timber supports. Those big beams only go in maybe three feet and nail into a rafter.

In modern homes timber sagging is usually caused by poor quality materials being used from the beginning. Unscrew the gutters at the brackets then pull out the nails holding them in place and lower them down safely. Weight related sagging can also be caused by design flaws that leave the roof unable to support its own weight.