Bump Out Window Roof

Hang the new space off the side of the building.

Bump out window roof. There is an additional bump out. For example a 2x8 joist has a depth of 7 1 4 inches. When you choose to cantilever a bump out the dimensions of your house s joists dictate the depth of the bump out. The arch is a fanciful touch to add interest to the wall.

Here s a trick for building a small addition without paying for any foundation work or maybe roof work either. An a frame cuts off a lot of the height so adding the shed roof area gives a lot more usable space. One problem with a frame houses is that they can be dark inside. High windows on the street side wall allow light into the room but maintain privacy.

So if your existing joists are 2x8s 7 1 4 in. Deep the new joists can extend 29 in. It sounds farfetched but a bump out addition is a clever secure and economical way to add on says curt schultz a realtor architect builder in pasadena calif. I have a new home design that i created and copyrighted that is being built for the first time right now.

A window seat maximizes the function of this small bump out without taking up a lot of space. You can cantilever from 2x8 joists a maximum distance of 29 inches. The front of the a frame is all windows. Floor joists can typically cantilever up to four times their depth.

Cantilevered bump out distance is limited by the size of the floor joists. It has two bay window bump outs on the front of it. Check with your building inspector. This installation video demonstrates how to properly install bump out frames around windows and doors before installing dupont tyvek thermawrap r5 0.

Generally bump outs can be cantilevered a distance equal to four times the size depth of the floor joists. Outside 7 1 4 x 4 29. May 17 2018 explore deborah whitman s board window bumpout on pinterest. See more ideas about house exterior architecture details bay window.

I just had it roofed and my roofer used solid 5 x4 head flashing roof to wall all around the bays with the horizontal part on top of all the comp. Aug 30 2014 explore linda sibley s board dormers bump out on pinterest. See more ideas about windows exterior house exterior window trim exterior. There is also a bump out closet.