Putting Roof Over Two Story Deck

Using lag bolts and a screwdriver fasten the base of the posts to the ground.

Putting roof over two story deck.

Then run joists connecting the front of your roof with the rear every two feet along the length of your roof. It works well for long and narrow decks but not for deep decks because of the slope required. A two foot over hang here to cover the two feet of deck cantilever solves having to transfer the roof load at this point or at the end of the truss. The most common type of deck roof the gable roof forms a triangular shape projects along a ridge down the center of the deck and overhangs the enclosed space.

You have to make. Your truss manufacture is capable of determining this spec and by all means should. A free standing roof can be built over a deck paved patio or concrete pad. With the weight of the roof assembly you really wouldn t need a heckuva lot more than a couple of finish nails to keep it from walking but i load it up so there are no uplift concerns.

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. Blow out the dust fill the hole with epoxy and insert the rod to the required depth. Porch decks require 25 additional psf for roof loads for a total of 80 psf. Check local building code to see if you can attach a patio roof directly to your deck.

Building on an existing deck. Building a porch roof or screened in porch roof over an existing deck or patio can be fairly straight forward or very complex depending on the type of roof you choose. We show you how two different roofs are constructed so you will know what is involved. Frame up a box the size of the outer dimensions of your deck using 2 by 4 inch lumber.

This means your pitch here is crucial. Measure the size of the beam that you are going to use. Measure the sightline clearance height from the roof to the house not the other way around. Confused about framing a second story deck with a roof the upper post is simply toenail screwed to the rim decking and blocking.

A free standing roof needs to have posts sunk into the ground. 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. Build the frame of the roof on the ground. No worries though as always careful planning will prevent problems.

Most porch roofs are typically shed roofs or variations of hip roofs. You can either remove the eave or just keep it.