We show you how both a typical rafter style porch and truss roof area constructed.
Pre built porch roof.
I chose a pitched roof design and in this video take you through the entire job from start to finis.
How to build a deck 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.
Drive a 3 screw through the header into the house.
We show you the steps involved and calculations required for buildng a roof for your porch or constructing one over your deck or patio.
If you have a square porch you need support columns at the two corners farthest from the house.
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Attach headers between house and corner posts.
Pre drill holes in preparation of attaching porch posts to the house.
Building a porch roof is a complicated process that requires a complex approach.
If the span under your deck is 12 ft for example the purlin at the outer end of the deck should be 3.
Building a porch roof requires basic carpentry and porch roof framing knowledge.
Plan to space the 2x4 purlins parallel to the house and 3 ft.
You have to make some preparations before you start the construction process.
Place corner posts over the post feet on the concrete slab and secure with steel dowels.
Build support columns to help support the weight of your porch roof.
Built properly porch roof will protect your patio against sun rays rain and snow and make the space more usable in general.
See exactly how i made a simple porch roof step by step.
Building a porch roof.
Use 8 lag screws to firmly secure posts to the framing of the house.