It s time to finish planning the roof frame.
Bow window roof framing.
Unlike a traditional hip roof the roof over a bay window with 45 degree sides is based on an octagonal roof but most people don t know how to frame an octagonal roof.
Plan how you will finish the top and bottom of the bay window.
The roof over a bay window has all the components of a standard roof.
Identify the location of each of the windows.
Most major window manufacturers offer bow windows available with three to seven panels ranging in width from 6 to 14 ft and in a variety of heights.
Most of the time a bay window will have a hip roof that s constructed using 45 degree angles.
You ll also have to plan for the bay window roof.
You may be able to purchase a ready made roof or you may need to custom build one.
But once the window its frame and its cap are in place you can get started framing the roof.
Confirm the windows will fit into the bay bow frame openings.
Pella designer series four panel bow window.
The secret to a good looking roof is having the right proportions.
It would have been a whole lot easier had lee and john neff just bought a stock bow window.
We asked one of our veteran builders to show us how it s done.
The roof is a conical section that doubles as a mold to bend the laminated fascia and trim pieces.
Measure all of the bay bow openings to make sure they are 3 4 larger in width and 1 2 larger in height than each corresponding window.
Plan out the roof.
We installed an 8 ft.
Easier maybe but even the best ready made window probably would have been a little off in one way or another.
The approximate 3 000 price tag included grilles extension jambs and flashings.
Part of your original plans for the bay window should have included planning for the bay window roof.
Windows for homes tafco windows 73 5 x 61 in.
Lay the bay bow frame down exterior facing up and remove the shipping pallet.
Step 2 plan the roof.
Once the window the window frame and the window cap are all in place and have been secured and insulated you can get started on framing the roof.