Adding a sloped sheet metal roof under a deck to make a dry place to store outdoor stuff like the wheelbarrow or kids toys.
Putting a deck on a built up roof.
How to build an under deck roof introduction.
As a result most decks have inadequate footings to support a new porch roof.
Putting up a new roof above the new rear deck.
How to build a roof over a deck step 1.
How many layers can you put on a flat roof.
Lift the box.
A deck on a sloped roof requires a different approach to the framing underneath the joists.
Many porches use 22 diameter corner and intermediate footings.
I recently deleted a comment from lyubimaia as he made a very general statement but then when i asked him more.
One of our readers rune eriksen sent us photos of his design for a home built deck.
The footings for porch decks must be larger than deck footings.
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 feet or so of the original gutter on that side.
Build the frame of the roof on the ground.
Porch decks require 25 additional psf for roof loads for a total of 80 psf.
Place pier blocks so that the posts will be against the inside of the support frame.
I am working on a roof deck.
Roof deck framing unlike for decks at ground level doesn t entail a ledger attached to the rim joist of a house.
Tie your existing deck posts into the roof by extending your corner posts with the 4 by 4 lumber.
I repair replace and build decks i do not notch my 4x post but when it is there already i like to use metal bracket on the two sides and if possible go underneath the deck and beef up the framework and add more support were i can the main idea in my opinion on rail system and support depends on how high the deck is.
Frame up a box the size of the outer dimensions of your deck using 2.
The under deck ceiling design.
If you simply add a roof to a deck not designed to support one without the right retrofitting you will be putting your family members and guests at risk.
Typical decks are designed to support 55 psf lbs per square foot.
If you want a deck with a roof build the deck with proper support whether you plan to add the roof initially or later down the road.