You can place the columns outside the porch area or install them on the porch deck.
Building a frame porch roof.
I chose a pitched roof design and in this video take you through the entire job from start to finis.
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.
Building a porch roof requires basic carpentry and porch roof framing knowledge.
We show you how both a typical rafter style porch and truss roof area constructed.
Add 8 inches 20 3 centimeters to each measurement for overhang.
See exactly how i made a simple porch roof step by step.
Start with ledger board mounting.
Cut the pieces of wood.
We show you the steps involved and calculations required for buildng a roof for your porch or constructing one over your deck or patio.
Hip roofs allow for extended depth.
Hip roof construction is one of the most popular methods used for both porch and screen porches.
Hip roofs are sloped from each wall and do not have the gable ends.
Install the support posts.
How to build a porch roof properly.
Detailed guide mount the ledger header board and install the rafters.