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Chuck Wintle
07-11-2007, 11:25 AM
My son and I are in the process of building a garden shed that measures 8' deep x 12' wide with 7' walls. We are a little stumped with regard to the rafters. How much should the rafters overhang the building to keep a sense of proportion to the entire building? The rafter itself will be 6/12 rise/run to span 8 feet across. We thought that 6 inches would be enough overhang but it looks to be too little. :)

David G Baker
07-11-2007, 12:07 PM
I like a minimum of 12 inch over-hang, not for cosmetic reasons, but for a little more protection from the elements