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on the ladder trusses for my eaves, the outside edge, Do I use a 2x 4? 6? 1×6 or what.
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Johnnie,
If I'm following you, that would be the subfascia board that runs up the gable correct?
If so, I always use a 2 x 6 that is pressure treated. Sure, its overkill I know but I cannot tell you how many of these I've replaced in the past ten years.
Mike
*Its your option and is as much an style decision as it is a structural one.near the drip edge,aj
*..we always use a 2x4 so the finish can be 1x6...whatever your finish trim will be...go one smaller at least on your framing....
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on the ladder trusses for my eaves, the outside edge, Do I use a 2x 4? 6? 1x6 or what.