How To Build A Cheap Patio Roof

Timber framed patio roof ideas.

How to build a cheap patio roof.

That is why it is called a freestanding patio cover. Most patio cover plans are for a flat roof but these free plans are for an a line roof over the patio. These traditionally styled roofs are made of wood and feature large supportive beams. It doesn t take a complicated system to make your roof function properly so the more complicated it is the higher the risk for something to go wrong.

It means you can build any patios that suit your style very well. Using corrugated metal also allows me to reduce the degree of slope or roof pitch needed to a mere 10 percent or a 1 to 10 pitch. Click here for an update to this video. Whether you want to make your patio a nice place to hang out with a bit of protection against sun and rain or construct a patio cover to make it an extension of your home there are a lot of options for you to get the job done.

Asphalt shingles have long been a popular roofing option because of their affordability and the posts and frame for the roof are not difficult to construct. Since it sits on its own it is varied in sizes and heights. Make the patio roof a little bit higher. Diy patio cover with a line roof.

A timber framed patio roof is perfect for your rustic or country home. Great for climates that receive a lot of rain or snowfall the a line roof promotes drainage and makes snow easier to remove if needed. Build an inexpensive cover for a patio if you would like to tackle this project yourself and do it inexpensively consider using a framed roof with asphalt shingles. Unlike the ones that rely on the roof this patio features at least four posts that support the cover.

It is almost similar to the first method but to make the patio roof a little bit higher you will need to remove the house gutter and place the back channel a bit higher. An inside look as to how i came to build myself a patio cover. My 1st time doing some handy work like this.