Roof returns

[winterdd]

What causes roof returns not to come in when they are clearly checked off to do so? 9 times out of 10 with me, they come in on that initial auto roof build but during the design phase if I rebuild it again they never come back in.

[rgardner]

It is building exactly how you have it set.

 

You need to set the extend amount.  

[winterdd]

  On 5/17/2022 at 6:01 PM, rgardner said:

It is building exactly how you have it set.

 

You need to set the extend amount.  

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The length of 36" is all I have ever messed with. What does the extend do?

[ericepv]

It determines the length of the return, give it a try.

[winterdd]

  On 5/17/2022 at 10:10 PM, solver said:

 

It changes how the return extends out from the wall. Does not change the length.

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This is what I thought........I leave it at zero always. If full return is not checked I change the the return length.

[winterdd]

When all else fails and you don't want to rebuild the custom roof, just manually do the returns.........this home is getting two beds and a bath added to the attic space. Exterior won't change so this will do it.

 

[rgardner]

  On 5/17/2022 at 10:10 PM, solver said:

 

It changes how the return extends out from the wall. Does not change the length.

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Set to zero?  

[ericepv]

  On 5/17/2022 at 10:10 PM, solver said:

 

It changes how the return extends out from the wall. Does not change the length.

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Better wording. From the image you posted, it looks like about a 36" return with a 4" extension.