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