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Building a frame porch roof.
We show you the steps involved and calculations required for buildng a roof for your porch or constructing one over your deck or patio.
See exactly how i made a simple porch roof step by step.
Add 8 inches 20 3 centimeters to each measurement for overhang.
Install the support posts.
Start with ledger board mounting.
You can place the columns outside the porch area or install them on the porch deck.
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 chose a pitched roof design and in this video take you through the entire job from start to finis.
Hip roof construction is one of the most popular methods used for both porch and screen porches.
Cut the pieces of wood.
Detailed guide mount the ledger header board and install the rafters.
Building a porch roof requires basic carpentry and porch roof framing knowledge.
How to build a porch roof properly.
Hip roofs are sloped from each wall and do not have the gable ends.
To a large extent they are self bracing with opposite ends pushing inwards so they are strong in relation to wind forces.