Therefore all the sides must be secured to footings.
Free standing roof over deck.
Free standing covered deck plans are available in abundance online.
Since it sits on its own it is varied in sizes and heights.
That is why it is called a freestanding patio cover.
Typical decks are designed to support 55 psf lbs per square foot.
Build the frame of the roof on the ground.
A free standing roof can be built over a deck paved patio or concrete pad.
A free standing roof needs to have posts sunk into the ground.
Installing a porch roof over an existing deck is usually not recommended unless the deck was originally designed to support a future porch.
The roof extension is usually the case where the second floor extends over the deck area.
Blow out the dust fill the hole with epoxy and insert the rod to the required depth.
Designed for the modern outdoor space this metal pergola adds shade over an existing deck or patio.
Unlike the ones that rely on the roof this patio features at least four posts that support the cover.
Check local building code to see if you can attach a patio roof directly to your deck.
If it is next to a house or structure it should be secured to the siding or roof of that structure as well to keep it stable through high winds and lashing rains.
Whether a group of parents runs to the edge of the deck to watch the kids gather easter eggs or a roof over the deck catches a bad gust of wind it is possible to tip a deck by loading one end.
As beautiful as they are functional the modern deck roofs are an extension of and not a deterrent from the luxurious deck experience you deserve.
From pergola models which are ideal for those who want their sunlight with a side of shade to canopies of all materials and designs as well as the more traditional wooden and stucco coverings.
It comes with a canopy that can be retracted.
It s free standing and offers a little more than 96 square feet of shade coverage.
Frame up a box the size of the outer dimensions of your deck using 2 by 4 inch lumber.
Either way a roof extension is a great way to cover a deck but often it s darker than a pergola awning or pavilion because there are usually 2 solid walls and sometimes 3.
Uplift is a concern because a freestanding deck doesn t have a house holding one end down.
Then run joists connecting the front of your roof with the rear every two feet along the length of your roof.
Building on an existing deck.
If you are tying the roof directly to a house wall you can install a ledger board with flashing and install rafter ties to attach the rafters at the appropriate angles or use engineered trusses.
Shed roofs project as a single plane roof pitched away from the house.
Porch decks require 25 additional psf for roof loads for a total of 80 psf.
Let the epoxy set leaving it overnight will assure that it is rock solid and then add the anchor bolt anchor washer and nut and tighten.
Check with local codes to make sure this type of metal deck roof is allowed where you live.
