We show you the steps involved and calculations required for buildng a roof for your porch or constructing one over your deck or patio.
Framing a roof over a deck.
The roof outlined in this article is known as a lean to roof and can tie directly into your.
It adds to the aesthetic appeal of the space.
Installing a roof over an existing deck isn t recommended unless your deck was originally designed to support the roof.
Typical decks are designed to support 55 psf lbs per square foot.
A metal deck roof will add shade and make your deck or patio space more comfortable during the hot summer months.
Adding a roof over a deck.
While a typical deck is designed to support 55 pounds per square foot psf a roof requires 80 psf of support.
Building a porch roof requires basic carpentry and porch roof framing knowledge.
Many building departments require a local architect or engineer to design plans for porch roofs because of the increased snow roof and wind loads created by adding a roof.
This article outlines the steps to take in order to build a simple yet effective roof over your existing deck.
This article discusses strategies for building over an existing slab patio or over a deck and offers links to articles about the specific tasks such as pouring the footings raising posts and so forth.
Porch decks require 25 additional psf for roof loads for a total of 80 psf.
These roofs are usually easy to install over a deck or patio just make sure you re not breaking any local building codes.
To solve this problem you can either replace your original deck footings to support your new roof or build your.
It provides shade and keeps your family dry during wet weather.
We show you how both a typical rafter style porch and truss roof area constructed.
Building a roof over a deck turns this area into the best possible outdoor living space.
Installing a porch roof over an existing deck is usually not recommended unless the deck was originally designed to support a future porch.
There are many advantages to a roof over your deck such as.
Start here if you re building a roof over a patio or deck.