Building on an existing deck.
How to build a patio deck roof.
Now rune can use the area under the deck as a covered patio where he can enjoy warm summer rainstorms without getting wet.
Secure the top of the stringers to the deck with hangers.
Hand framing a porch roof involves first setting the ridge beam and the side walls to the proper height that the roof will hang from.
Build the upper and lower stair runs in place with decking planks for treads and toe kicks if desired.
Attach cleats between the stringers and secure them to the pad with anchor bolts.
Most porch roofs use 2x6 or 2x8 rafters that form an upside down v across the ridge beam.
Lift the box.
Build the frame of the roof on the ground.
Check local building code to see if you can attach a patio roof directly to your deck.
The simplest method and one that would work well against a two story house is a lean to type of roof.
Frame up a box the size of the outer dimensions of your deck using 2.
Tie your existing deck posts into the roof by extending your corner posts with the 4 by 4 lumber.
Simply put a couple of posts in the corners of the deck farthest from the building with a header between them and add rafters up to the roof of the building or attached to a ledger fastened to the wall of the building.
How to build a roof over a deck step 1.
The basic deck construction for this project consists of.
You have to make.
Measure the size of the beam that you are going to use.
Secure the bottom of the stringers to the concrete landing pad.
Let the epoxy set leaving it overnight will assure that it is rock solid and then add the anchor bolt anchor washer and nut and tighten.
Measure the sightline clearance height from the roof to the house not the other way around.
You can either remove the eave or just keep it.
The foundation and 4 x 4 posts 2 x 10 beams 2 x 4 diagonal bracing 2 x 8 framing and joists 5 4 inch decking stairs railings.