Supporting eave tiles on door canopy

Supporting eave tiles on door canopy

Supporting eave tiles on door canopy

I'm about to make a small door canopy 60cm x 90cm on each side/slope.

There are 3 rafters at 30cm spacings. The eave slate will be attached to a batten, but what will support the bottom of the slate, as there is no bottom batten?

I could add an extra batten but it will raise the eave slate alot.

I thought about using a cloaking soffit strip horizontally which would support it but not sure it's strong enough.

I've also realised from underneath everyone will just see the breathable...

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by tractor-pete

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