Install temporary bracing to keep the support posts level and in place.
Framing a deck on a slanted roof.
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Patio cover plans building.
Weather you re building a shed roof or adding a dormer to your second story it is important to choose the proper size rafter.
Obtain the requirements for a deck above a sloped roof from your jurisdiction s permits office.
Hardware and tools are included for assembly.
This sizing guide for roof rafters will help determine what you need for your small project.
This pergola offers a metal slanted roof to provide coverage from the hot sun on your deck porch or patio.
Install the header beam.
The deck roof of today isn t the drab concoction so many of us remember.
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By john fenton n b canada i want to build a deck on a sloped roof.
The coating material for a slanted shed roof can be varied.
The sleepers aren t fastened in place and the floor floats.
The frame is metal and the sunshade is moveable.
Cut four 1 foot lengths of 2 by 6 lumber for your sill plates which act as bases to support each end of a pair.
My plan is to open up the roof and sit a couple of 4x4 posts on top of the outside wall.
There are several variables to consider when determining the proper rafter size.
It must be clearly equals to thirty five degrees.
How do i flash between post and roof.
Have no fear though.
Install the 2 2x10 header beams to the notched 6x6 support posts.
Building a deck on a sloped roof.
At the same time the folded roof may vary in the slant from eighteen degrees.
When you are building a patio cover off of an existing roof or wall you must take all of your measurements from the point at which the patio roof will attach to the existing structure not the outside of the slab.
Each item has a feature as well as the slanted roof angle.
Strips of 4 in wide epdm provide a layer of protection between the sleepers and the roof.
Use thru bolts for a solid and strong connection.
For those who desire a bit more shade and privacy while soaking up the rays however a deck roof may be in order.
Before installing a roof deck you must be certain the roof is stable and weatherproofed.
As beautiful as they are functional the modern deck roofs are an extension of and not a deterrent from the luxurious deck.
Whenever i install decking over a roof i make sure the framing is structurally sound and properly pitched to drain water.
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Notice that the tops of the 6x6 support posts are notched to hold the header beam.
Since most roof decks are floating structures that sit on top of flat roofs it s crucial to weatherproof the roof below the deck to prevent water from seeping into the home.
