Then attach drip edge over the roofing paper.
Build pitched roof over porch.
You run the risk of detracting from the architectural style of your home if you don t do this.
Sheathing 1 2 inch plywood or osb is nailed to the rafters.
Collar ties are horizontal braces that can be installed between opposite rafters to add strength and lateral stability.
On the header side the rafters are typically notched with a birdsmouth over the top of the header or top plate of the porch wall.
Fit the siding to the gable i then nailed the shiplap siding onto the gable of the roof for the record all the.
Nail the trusses into the existing room fasteners.
The angles you cut the rafter ends determine the pitch of the roof and the length of the rafters.
When building a porch roof asphalt shingles or other roofing material are then attached over the roofing paper and drip edge.
Your porch roof pitch should maintain the same pitch also known as rise and run as the other roof lines on your home or as a minimum the pitch of the roof directly above the porch roof.
Fit the lead flashing and cedar shingles this is a really satisfying part of the job.
Nail the shingles to the felt starting from the outside in and cutting to fit when you reach a corner or edge.
Once completed roofing paper will be installed.
Draw the plan of you porch roof and make calculations.
Once the trusses soffit and fascia are in place lay the roofing felt in place.
Cedar shingles are a dream.
Finish the siding with something cool.