A typical metal roof overhang may be 2 to 4 inches or even less.
Overhang metal roofing.
Place corner pieces where panels will meet bends at the edge of the roofing.
Use 1 1 4 inch nails to cover the outline of the roof with strips of metal eave flashing also called edging.
Most metal roofing is installed with little or no overhang either on eaves or gable edges because it tends to bend under heavy weights.
Cantilevered structures are popular for homes with balconies.
A cantilever roof overhang is one way to really give a really distinctive look to your home.
A cantilever is a rigid structural element anchored only at one end to a vertical support from which it is protruding.
It has the main function of controlling water flow on the roof which has many implications.
If there are gutters installed on the eaves the eave flashing should be installed to overhang the lip of the gutter by about 1 2 inch.
Using a cantilever means you don t need external bracing.