Framing A Roof Over A Deck
It boosts curb appeal and property value.
Framing a roof over a deck. The best time to build a roof over your deck is during the construction of the deck itself. Do not attach the post base to only decking. Frame up a box the size of the outer dimensions of your deck using 2 by 4 inch lumber. Tie your existing deck posts into the roof by extending your corner posts with the 4 by 4 lumber.
Most porch roofs use 2x6 or 2x8 rafters that form an upside down v across the ridge beam. Adding any deck covering or enclosure will typically cost between 1 000 10 000. Build the frame of the roof on the ground. If you have an existing deck it s possible to add a roof to it by installing additional supports.
Whenever i install decking over a roof i make sure the framing is structurally sound and properly pitched to drain water. 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. Adding a covered roof to your deck will typically cost between 3 000 10 000. It increases the square footage of your home with a three season living room.
Strips of 4 in wide epdm provide a layer of protection between the sleepers and the roof. Building a shed roof over a deck. Blow out the dust fill the hole with epoxy and insert the rod to the required depth. Check local building code to see if you can attach a patio roof directly to your deck.
How to build a roof over a deck. While a typical deck is designed to support 55 pounds per square foot psf a roof requires 80 psf of support. The sleepers aren t fastened in place and the floor floats. 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.
Adding a roof to an existing deck installing a roof over an existing deck isn t recommended unless your deck was originally designed to support the roof. Building on an existing deck. The rafters can be attached 16 on center to the ridge beam using rafter ties.