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Bump out window roof.
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.
Floor joists can typically cantilever up to four times their depth.
An a frame cuts off a lot of the height so adding the shed roof area gives a lot more usable space.
Outside 7 1 4 x 4 29.
For example a 2x8 joist has a depth of 7 1 4 inches.
Check with your building inspector.
Generally bump outs can be cantilevered a distance equal to four times the size depth of the floor joists.
Since you re only coming out two feet an inch or so of slope is plenty for an inexpensive membrane roof and you ll be able to run new gutter right around the bump out and tie it in with the existing gutter.
I have a new home design that i created and copyrighted that is being built for the first time right now.
Cantilevered bump out distance is limited by the size of the floor joists.
One problem with a frame houses is that they can be dark inside.
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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.
When you choose to cantilever a bump out the dimensions of your house s joists dictate the depth of the bump out.
The roof is easy just extend a flat nearly roof over the window seat.
A window seat maximizes the function of this small bump out without taking up a lot of space.
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The front of the a frame is all windows.
There is an additional bump out.
You can cantilever from 2x8 joists a maximum distance of 29 inches.
It has two bay window bump outs on the front of it.
High windows on the street side wall allow light into the room but maintain privacy.
There is also a bump out closet.
Aug 30 2014 explore linda sibley s board dormers bump out on pinterest.
So if your existing joists are 2x8s 7 1 4 in.
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Deep the new joists can extend 29 in.
They put in a garden window.