How To Build A Patio Roof Frame

Using lag bolts and a screwdriver fasten the base of the posts to the ground.

How to build a patio roof frame. My 1st time doing some handy work like this. Use a spacer to show you where your next batten. The local building code required a 2x6 ledger board which meant I had to saw off two inches of wood from the top of the bay windows box.

You have to make. Now Its time to start applying the first sheet on the roof. Cover the roof.

Next use these calculations to determine how many rafters youll need for your roof. Once ensured the sheet is of the proper size apply the Vented aluminum tape on the bottom of the width side and Solid Aluminum tape on the top of the width side. Measure the size of the beam that you are going to use.

If attaching a patio roof to a ledger beneath the eaves does not allow for enough headroom you can set the new patio roofs rafters on the walls top plate. Then gather your measurements by calculating the run rise and length of each rafter segment in feet and the pitch of your roof in inches. Step 1 - Dig Holes.

After taking measurements and purchasing the necessary tools and materials you can begin by building the patio roof frame. The new patio cover will be built using Western Red Cedar 4x6 posts 4x6 beams and 2x6 rafters of course you can use Pressure Treated Pine Redwood or any other suitable framing material to build your patio. Where to Attach a Patio Roof Ledger On a one-story house it is often best to attach the ledger for a patio roof just below the houses eaves.

An inside look as to how I came to build myself a patio cover. The roof will be constructed using Multi-Core Galvalume metal roofing. Click here for an update to this video.