Shed roof attachment to a wall with exterior insulation
Good morning all,
I’m interested in your thoughts on the detail of how to attach a roof system to a side wall with the following design details:
2×6 framing with dense-pack cellulose
1/2″ ply
soletex mento WRB
1.5″ roxul comfortboard 80
3/4 furring strips
lap siding.
for the decks and porch I’m hoping to use “Maine Deck brackets”
I’d prefer not to break the exterior insulation shell.
thanks in advance!
-Tom
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Thomas,
The tops of the shed roof rafters are going to need to bear on a horizontal 2x8 or 2x10 -- let's call it a 2x8. This horizontal 2x8 needs to be securely fastened to stand-offs that hold the 2x8 away from the wall sheathing. The 2x8 and the stand-offs -- probably blocks of lumber, but possibly blocks of dense EPS -- need to be securely fastened to the underlying framing.
If you don't have the confidence to design these stand-offs and the fastening schedule, talk to an engineer.
Thank you Martin.