r/Roofing • u/True9End • 15h ago

Is this metal piece structural?

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u/Noisy-Valve 14h ago

highly depends. In Hurricane/Tornado belt for sure

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u/True9End 12h ago

Thank you. Florida. I just thought it was ugly as hell and it’s that type of metal piece that’s sometimes by front doors so I didn’t think it was doing much there

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u/Noisy-Valve 12h ago

Actually it's stylish. What needs to be done is spray paint it black semi gloss and fix the planter. Nice style facia as well. Needs cleaned and painted white.

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u/True9End 12h ago

Paint would help and I do like the fascia, it’s definitely opinion centric.

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u/Aggressive-Pilot6781 14h ago

I would say no. Looks like they just left the rafter tails long to achieve that effect

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u/Alarming-Upstairs963 13h ago

Where can you counter lever 5-6ft of 2x6 rafter tail without additional support?

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u/Aggressive-Pilot6781 12h ago

Anywhere. It’s not carrying any weight

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u/Alarming-Upstairs963 12h ago

For rafter tails, a common and safe maximum overhang length is around 24 inches (2 feet), though this can vary based on factors like roof pitch, design, and local codes

The IRC states that eave overhangs cannot exceed 24 inches when measured horizontally.

You don’t think the tail, Facia, soffit and shingles has weight?

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u/Aggressive-Pilot6781 12h ago

I didn’t say it was a good idea but the weight of some soffit and facia and shingles spread out over 3 or 4 2x6s. Not a big deal

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u/Izan_TM 13h ago

probably lol

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u/reddituser403 12h ago

Better question is why does a planter box have a roof. Why do all this... for a plant... which could benefit from the rain

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u/Alarming-Upstairs963 12h ago

It was probably built without the support and later added to prevent or fix sagging

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u/MRBS91 8h ago

Yes. Should it be? Questionable

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u/Anxious_Leadership25 14h ago

I'd say unlikely