Install the 2 2x10 header beams to the notched 6x6 support posts.
How to build a deck roof.
Install the header beam.
We will walk you through the entire process from siting the patio roof to raising posts attaching beams and installing the roof.
Tie your existing deck posts into the roof by extending your corner posts with the 4 by 4 lumber.
Several commercial waterproof deck systems are available to create a dry space under a deck but rune stactic of adding a roof to a deck seems to be just as effective.
Building on an existing deck.
Porch decks require 25 additional psf for roof loads for a total of 80 psf.
Here are the details in case you d like to build your own building a deck with a roof version.
There are tons of reasons to build a deck over a roof from creating a romantic outdoor breakfast nook off a second floor master bedroom to providing a second floor porch on a city house.
Now unlike your backyard that may be unlevel when you re building a deck you can set your post and adjust your framing nice and level.
Your support posts won t need to be.
Typical decks are designed to support 55 psf lbs per square foot.
No matter the reason the keys to a long lasting deck above a living space are the same.
Start here if you want to build a roof over a patio or deck.
Install temporary bracing to keep the support posts level and in place.
A reliable roof membrane and details that minimize any damage to the.
And it s inexpensive and easy to build using materials found at any home center.
Frame up a box the size of the outer dimensions of your deck using 2.
It adds to the aesthetic appeal of the space.
One of the challenges in building a deck on a roof like this that s unlevel is the deck needs to be level.
How to build a roof over a deck step 1.
Building a roof over a deck turns this area into the best possible outdoor living space.
Installing a porch roof over an existing deck is usually not recommended unless the deck was originally designed to support a future porch.
Notice that the tops of the 6x6 support posts are notched to hold the header beam.
Lift the box.
2 fix these support posts to your decks original support frame bolts work well.
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.
The simplest method and one that would work well against a two story house is a lean to type of roof.
Build the frame of the roof on the ground.
Use thru bolts for a solid and strong connection.
It provides shade and keeps your family dry during wet weather.
There are many advantages to a roof over your deck such as.
But here it s a little bit more of a challenge.
