How To Build A Porch Roof
Detailed guide Mount the ledger header board and install the rafters.
How to build a porch roof. I chose a pitched roof design and in this video take you through the entire job from start to finis. Draw Out Your Plans Its better to invest time and energy thinking out how to build a porch roof before beginning. Start with ledger board mounting.
Hoist the trusses onto the roof. Erect support posts for the roof. Installing a porch roof over an existing deck is usually not recommended unless the deck was originally designed to support a future porch.
Open porches are also in trend but are not as safe. The rise and run of the roof is generally the replica of the main roof. Dig holes 18 inches 457 centimeters deep in the ground alongside the porch.
The color height and texture of roof add to the beauty of the roof. See exactly how I made a simple porch roof step-by-step. The roof adds drama to the space keeps it cooler and makes it look larger.
The finished roof with overhangs is approximately 5x6. Use ladders or scaffolding if you are building the roof onto a building that is still a frame. A pitched roof such as a gable roof or a shed roof will.
Building a pitched roof. A flat roof can collect debris and allow water to pool which can compromise the integrity of your building material. If you live with someone I also think it.