How To Build A Roof Over Entry Door

The installation of the top parts was challenging mostly due to the fact that i m only 5 feet tall but i finally figured out the solution.

How to build a roof over entry door.

Build the corbels out of 2x4s by screwing together l shapes and adding a 45 degree angled piece between them. Step 3 make a roof frame. Cut three pieces of 2 by 4 inch lumber to this length using a circular saw. Also identify what roof you ll be using as your pitch template.

Nail the three boards you just cut into the side of the triangle that has the plywood brace and then raise the whole unit. Bringing you along on how we would design and build one piece of a big puzzle on a project. Put the whole roof frame together. We approach everything on a project as if it is a design challeng.

Attach it to the side of the frame you just installed on the side of the house supported by temporary wooden braces. Attach the plywood board to the exterior side of the front door where you need the roof. Measure the width of the door frame using a tape measure and add 2 feet to this number to find the width of the roof you will build. I pulled my truck as close to the door as i could safely get it and set up my 8 foot ladder in the bed of the truck.

Step 5 fix the roof frame. Determine how wide and deep you want your truss to be. How to build a front door roof. Step 2 make a triangle frame.

Square off the unit and make sure it is level. Step 4 lift the roof frame. The building process was actually pretty easy so far. Install the corbels flush with the top of the door trim and against the side door trim.