Before you begin make sure you re matching the house roof pitch angle and overhang for your roof.
Shed roof over existing deck.
Building a shed roof over a deck.
Shed roof a single sloping surface that starts at the exterior house wall and ends at support posts.
Take a look at our step by step guide for building a shed roof over your existing deck.
Gable roof the most common type of deck roof the gable roof forms a triangular shape.
Do not attach the post base to only decking.
Look through deck design books and.
Do i have to reframe this deck to make things work.
If you choose to add a roof to an existing deck you may need to add additional supports so it can hold the weight of the roof.
Install post base connectors to attach the support posts to the deck frame.
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.
Measure the entire deck to define how much room the shed roof should cover.
The deck roof of today isn t the drab concoction so many of us remember.
Pre cut the rafters and support.
It s free standing and offers a little more than 96 square feet of shade coverage.
As beautiful as they are functional the modern deck roofs are an extension of and not a deterrent from the luxurious deck.
Existing deck is 24 w x 10 deep ledgered to house rear beam is 8 back so there s a 24 cantilever.
There are three types of roofs that you ll find over a deck.
For those who desire a bit more shade and privacy while soaking up the rays however a deck roof may be in order.
Adding a roof to your deck is best done as the deck is being built.
To convert the deck to a porch i need to load the roof onto the deck s cantilever code problem.
Install post base connectors.
How to build a shed roof over a deck step 1.
It comes with a canopy that can be retracted.
The most common styles are gable hip and shed.
Purchase 2 by 6 inch pressure treated boards to construct the shed covering.
Have no fear though.
Make sure the frame has the appropriate blocking to ensure a solid connection.
Building on an existing deck.
These are used to attach the support posts to the frame of the.
Consider including an ice and water barrier too.
2x8 joists 16 oc dbl 2x10 rear beam.
Designed for the modern outdoor space this metal pergola adds shade over an existing deck or patio.
Start here if you want to build a roof over a patio or deck.
Shed gable and hip.