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least four 63 mm (21⁄2 in.) nails at each end (Figure 89). The framing of the roof projections at the gable ends is shown in Figures 89 and 90.
Roofs that project less than 300 mm (12 in.) over the gable-end wall usually terminate with a framing member called a rake rafter
89 Wide projection at gable end supported by “lookout” rafters ridge beam rafter top plate of gable end wall blocking between lookouts to support roof sheathing and inner edge of soffit covering lookouts at 600 mm (24 in.) o.c. ceiling joist top plate header or rough fascia
lookout cut away to show top plate
fascia board at eave and gable end corner studs
90 Narrow projection at gable end blocking spaced at 600 mm (24 in.) o.c. supporting soffit covering ridge beam rafter 19 mm (3⁄4 in.) nailing strip to support edge of soffit ceiling joist roof sheathing gable wall sheathing taken up to underside of roof sheathing top plate studs rake rafter supported by ridge beam, rafter header, blocking and sheathing corner studs
rough fascia supports heel of rake rafter