This is part two of the porch build where i am doing the roof.
Slanted porch roof.
This roof looks like floating since it is only supported by a post and the wall of the house.
The minimalist concept just like any other modern houses is what it is all about.
Support posts should be spaced less than 8 apart and be located on top of properly sized frost footings.
We show you how both a typical rafter style porch and truss roof area constructed.
From gable and shed roofs to hip and flat our information about how to build a porch roof will make the job easy.
More project and tips.
Adding a roof to your front porch is among the most unique way to extend the space and also give a new look to your outdoors.
And so do the post and the frame of the ceiling.
Renovating your house and looking for ideas to create a unique porch space.
Minimum roof pitch for a covered porch.
Porch roof construction includes not only porch roof construction types and designs but also the selection of materials and considerations you ll need to build your roof.
An alternative roof line would have been a shed roof which would have sloped downward toward the door making the roof lower than we would have liked.
Unlike most houses which sport a regular small porch area with room for just a couple of chairs.
Rafters should be attached to the header beam using hurricane ties.
The tongue and groove ceiling complements the wooden fence very well.
The opposite side of the porch roof will be supported by a header beam that is installed parallel to the house on top of 6x6 support posts.
This patio roof gives a modern touch to your house.
I show how i construct it showning in detail how to do the lead flashing.
You can think of something bigger and better.
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Adding a covered porch adds exterior space to a house and providing a.
We show you the steps involved and calculations required for buildng a roof for your porch or constructing one over your deck or patio.