Building A Frame Porch Roof

Hip roof construction is one of the most popular methods used for both porch and screen porches.
Building a frame porch roof. Hip roofs are sloped from each wall and do not have the gable ends. Remember that the location. How to build a porch roof properly. Start with ledger board mounting.
Add 8 inches 20 3 centimeters to each measurement for overhang. To a large extent they are self bracing with opposite ends pushing inwards so they are strong in relation to wind forces. Measure two 2 by 8 pieces of wood the length of the porch and two 2 by 8 pieces of wood the width of the porch. Install the support posts.
Construct a frame for the top of the posts. Building a porch roof requires basic carpentry and porch roof framing knowledge. I chose a pitched roof design and in this video take you through the entire job from start to finis. Cut the pieces of wood.
Detailed guide mount the ledger header board and install the rafters. Hip roofs allow for extended depth. You can place the columns outside the porch area or install them on the porch deck.