Hand framing a porch roof involves first setting the ridge beam and the side walls to the proper height that the roof will hang from.
Framing a roof over a deck.
Blow out the dust fill the hole with epoxy and insert the rod to the required depth.
Building on an existing deck.
Most porch roofs use 2x6 or 2x8 rafters that form an upside down v across the ridge beam.
Do not attach the post base to only decking.
Install post base connectors to attach the support posts to the deck frame.
While a typical deck is designed to support 55 pounds per square foot psf a roof requires 80 psf of support.
Adding a roof to an existing deck installing a roof over an existing deck isn t recommended unless your deck was originally designed to support the roof.
Adding any deck covering or enclosure will typically cost between 1 000 10 000.
It boosts curb appeal and property value.
Frame up a box the size of the outer dimensions of your deck using 2.
Build the frame of the roof on the ground.
Make sure the frame has the appropriate blocking to ensure a solid connection.
How to build a roof over a deck step 1.
The rafters can be attached 16 on center to the ridge beam using rafter ties.
The cost will vary depending on the professionals hired materials used square footage and weather conditions.
Whenever i install decking over a roof i make sure the framing is structurally sound and properly pitched to drain water.
The best time to build a roof over your deck is during the construction of the deck itself.
Lift the box.
Strips of 4 in wide epdm provide a layer of protection between the sleepers and the roof.
Let the epoxy set leaving it overnight will assure that it is rock solid and then add the anchor bolt anchor washer and nut and tighten.
Building a shed roof over a deck.
Tie your existing deck posts into the roof by extending your corner posts with the 4 by 4 lumber.
Check local building code to see if you can attach a patio roof directly to your deck.
It increases the square footage of your home with a three season living room.