Rafter Tails Info
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Wood Rafter Tails are architectural elements that extend from the roof edge and finish the overhang with a clean, detailed look. We commonly craft them from Western Red Cedar for outdoor durability and natural beauty.
Rafter tails can be produced in many profiles, sizes and cutout styles, so you can match existing architecture or create a custom look for a new build. Shop Rafter Tails or browse by design.
Rafter tail terminology
- Projection
- Length from the back of the piece to its furthest point.
- Height
- Total vertical dimension from the base to the top surface.
- Thickness
- Width from left to right, viewing the face of the rafter tail.
- Cutout Depth
- From the front face to the end of the profiled cutout.
Standard thickness & finish
- 1 1/2″ Smooth
- 2 1/2″ Smooth
- 3 1/2″ Smooth
- 4 1/2″ Smooth
- 5 1/2″ Smooth
- 3 1/2″ Rough Sawn
- 5 1/2″ Rough Sawn
Common projections
- 10″
- 11″
- 11 1/2″
- 12″
- 15″
- 15 1/2″
- 16″
- 23″
- 23 1/2″
- 24″
- 35″
- 35 1/2″
- 36″
- 47″
- 47 1/2″
- 48″
Need a custom projection? We can build it.
