How To Frame A Small Porch Roof

Detailed guide mount the ledger header board and install the rafters.

How to frame a small porch roof.

Sandwich a piece of 1 2 inch plywood in between the boards and nail together. Pour concrete into the holes and leave to set. This is part two of the porch build where i am doing the roof. While some porches may be as simple as that many are more similar to an indoor room that is missing windows and walls.

A porch is simply a deck with a roof on it right. How to build a porch roof properly. Acquire any necessary building permits before starting work. Install the support posts.

Build support columns to help support the weight of your porch roof. Measure two 2 by 8 pieces of wood the length of the porch and two 2 by 8 pieces of wood the width of the porch. I show how i construct it showning in detail how to do the lead flashing. If choosing this style of porch roof be sure to include an apron the small roof at the bottom of the gable and as shown in the photo above to control water and to prevent rain from entering the porch.

How to attach a porch roof to a house. Place the header on top of the columns and secure by toe nailing. Remember that the location. If more light is needed you can add a window in the front of the gable or leave it open although you ll have to contend with more rain water.

If you have a square porch you need. Start with ledger board mounting. Ensure that it is substantial. Construct a frame for the top of the posts.

Check your local building codes before beginning construction. Here there are you can see one of our framing a porch roof gable gallery there are many picture that you can found we think you must click them too. You can place the columns outside the porch area or install them on the porch deck.