We show you how both a typical rafter style porch and truss roof area constructed.
Framing a roof over a deck.
Building a roof over a deck turns this area into the best possible outdoor living space.
Typical decks are designed to support 55 psf lbs per square foot.
Building a porch roof requires basic carpentry and porch roof framing knowledge.
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The roof outlined in this article is known as a lean to roof and can tie directly into your.
While a typical deck is designed to support 55 pounds per square foot psf a roof requires 80 psf of support.
Start here if you re building a roof over a patio or deck.
Many building departments require a local architect or engineer to design plans for porch roofs because of the increased snow roof and wind loads created by adding a roof.
It adds to the aesthetic appeal of the space.
There are many advantages to a roof over your deck such as.
To solve this problem you can either replace your original deck footings to support your new roof or build your.
Installing a porch roof over an existing deck is usually not recommended unless the deck was originally designed to support a future porch.
This article discusses strategies for building over an existing slab patio or over a deck and offers links to articles about the specific tasks such as pouring the footings raising posts and so forth.
Adding a roof over a deck.
It provides shade and keeps your family dry during wet weather.
These roofs are usually easy to install over a deck or patio just make sure you re not breaking any local building codes.
Installing a roof over an existing deck isn t recommended unless your deck was originally designed to support the roof.
This article outlines the steps to take in order to build a simple yet effective roof over your existing deck.
Porch decks require 25 additional psf for roof loads for a total of 80 psf.
We show you the steps involved and calculations required for buildng a roof for your porch or constructing one over your deck or patio.