How To Build A Concrete Patio With Roof

Start here if you want to build a roof over a patio or deck.

How to build a concrete patio with roof.

We will walk you through the entire process from siting the patio roof to raising posts attaching beams and installing the roof. Attaching a wood roof to a cinder block building is difficult but possible. Because the gutter is removed you will need to install transfer flashing from the roof of the house to the patio. The posts will be attached to the slab using.

These traditionally styled roofs are made of wood and feature large supportive beams. Patio roof covers can be constructed of wood plastic vinyl and fabric. The roof will be constructed using multi core galvalume metal roofing. It is almost similar to the first method but to make the patio roof a little bit higher you will need to remove the house gutter and place the back channel a bit higher.

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. Failure to create an attachment point will result in roof failure especially in high winds. A timber framed patio roof is perfect for your rustic or country home. It doesn t take a complicated system to make your roof function properly so the more complicated it is the higher the risk for something to go wrong.

Building a patio cover a free standing example. Then build a perimeter or a wood brace that is the same height as you want the concrete to be. I finish the rear of the house remodel and protect our new windows and doors as well as give new shade to the rear of the. However the do it yourselfer can attach a wooden roof to cinder block with little or no training in one to two days depending on the size and scope of the project.

Wood roof covers are the easiest to build as you can easily find the materials needed at any home improvement center. To lay new concrete sweep and clean the old concrete and saturate the old concrete with water. The new patio cover will be built using western red cedar 4x6 posts 4x6 beams and 2x6 rafters of course you can use pressure treated pine redwood or any other suitable framing material to build your patio. For long lasting results choose a material that is sturdy and stable.

How to build a patio cover part 1.