extending eves

[ohanalpaca]

Ok forgive me if this has been covered, however I have looked and could not find out much. I have a mid 90's Skyline triple wide and I want to extend the short eves that I have. I performed some work and did see that the trusses are 1x2s which, in my limited amount of experience, I can say I don't like. I am interested in approximately a 16" to 2' eves. I know how It would be done on standard construction but not on this tiny lumber. My first thought would be to cut the eves back to the house, attach a 2x6x6 to plywood, attach the plywood to the top and bottom of the truss with glue and staples. My only drawback is attaching the plywood covered 2x6 to the top of the truss. Any thoughts as to how or is there a better way? Thanks and happy New Year.

[Greg]

Hi & welcome. It can & has been done. It's not a real easy job since you need to tie into the roof.

Mark has a small section on it in his book (in the "books & parts" section of the site) or perhaps JD or others that have done this will give some advise. Greg

[Jim from Canada]

How I did it:
had roof stripped back to trusses, removal of existing eaves (they were just tacked on extensions).
Added a 2x4, on edge, PL premium adheisive and screwed, to top of each truss and extending over for new longer (deeper?) eave.
Resheath, 100% covered with "Grace" brand ice/water sheild
Shingled with archetectural 25 yr shingle designed for low slope.
Added a 2x6 freize board to the wall of the house to take up the space above the siding as the soffit now sits higher than original. If I made the overhang longer, it could have met up, but I wanted to keep my SW width under the min width needed for moving without special permits/escorts.
Because I did not alter the slope of the roof, or the original structure (just added to it), a permit was not needed.
I did have pics, but they went when the forum changed and I never bothered to do it all again, tedious process, sorry, but I hope the description helps.

[ohanalpaca]

Jim I get It. Did you have any problems with the 1x2 trusses splitting from the screws???? Or did you pre drill the trusses???? You sound like Mike Holmes which my wife and I just love to watch. Thanks for the input!!!

[Greg]

Mike Holmes in a Mobile?? That is a SCARY thought!!! I could envision a TOTAL reno to change a faucet. Greg

[joedirt63]

oh my could you picture mike holmes inspecting a mobile??? what do you mean there's no foundation? and why can't i put a full tile wall ina day spa in the bathroom?

[ohanalpaca]

You guys are cool, I love it!!!!!!!

[Jim from Canada]

yes, everything was pre drilled. I do like Mike Holmes, although I have seen things he has done that I would have done differently. I hated the fact that I had to hire the job out, but I did do some of the work, pre cutting and drilling, on the ground....ladders are no longer my friend since I had my knee injury.

[ohanalpaca]

Thanks Jim!!! Happy New Year to all.

Steve