Building A Roof Over Existing Deck
Building on an existing deck.
Building a roof over existing deck. Gable roof the most common type of deck roof the gable roof forms a triangular shape. Lift the box. Take a look at our step by step guide for building a shed roof over your existing deck. Install post base connectors.
How to build a roof over a deck step 1. Shed roof a single sloping surface that starts at the exterior house wall and ends at support posts. Tie your existing deck posts into the roof by extending your corner posts with the 4 by 4 lumber. 2 fix these support posts to your decks original support frame bolts work well.
Porch decks require 25 additional psf for roof loads for a total of 80 psf. Installing a porch roof over an existing deck is usually not recommended unless the deck was originally designed to support a future porch. Before you begin make sure you re matching the house roof pitch angle and overhang for your roof. Frame up a box the size of the outer dimensions of your deck using 2.
If local codes allow setting the overhead directly on an existing slab but the concrete is not thick enough to support the overhead s weight you will have to pour new footings around the slab s perimeter or break out sections and pour deeper footings. Build the frame of the roof on the ground. We will walk you through the entire process from siting the patio roof to raising posts attaching beams and installing the roof. Shed gable and hip.
Typical decks are designed to support 55 psf lbs per square foot. These are used to attach the support posts to the frame of the. Start here if you want to build a roof over a patio or deck. How to build your own deck roof 1 if you like the idea of having the roof above your house s roof you need to make sure the support posts are within 4.