Attach headers between house and corner posts.
Pre built porch roof.
Using two inch by four inch studs build a frame for columns that stand from the porch floor to the soon to be built roof.
See exactly how i made a simple porch roof step by step.
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We show you how both a typical rafter style porch and truss roof area constructed.
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Drive a 3 screw through the header into the house.
If the span under your deck is 12 ft for example the purlin at the outer end of the deck should be 3.
I chose a pitched roof design and in this video take you through the entire job from start to finis.
We show you the steps involved and calculations required for buildng a roof for your porch or constructing one over your deck or patio.
Place corner posts over the post feet on the concrete slab and secure with steel dowels.
Pre drill holes in preparation of attaching porch posts to the house.
Built properly porch roof will protect your patio against sun rays rain and snow and make the space more usable in general.
You have to make some preparations before you start the construction process.
Building a porch roof is a complicated process that requires a complex approach.
Build support columns to help support the weight of your porch roof.
To provide drainage the panels should slope toward the outside edge of the deck about 1 4 in.
How to build a deck roof.
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Building a porch roof.
Use 8 lag screws to firmly secure posts to the framing of the house.