Hardware and tools are included for assembly.
Framing a deck on a slanted roof.
The roof must be able to support 55 pounds per square foot at a minimum.
By john fenton n b canada i want to build a deck on a sloped roof.
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This pergola offers a metal slanted roof to provide coverage from the hot sun on your deck porch or patio.
The deck roof of today isn t the drab concoction so many of us remember.
My plan is to open up the roof and sit a couple of 4x4 posts on top of the outside wall.
The existing slab can vary considerably throwing off crucial measurements.
Install the header beam.
The frame is metal and the sunshade is moveable.
It must be clearly equals to thirty five degrees.
Weather you re building a shed roof or adding a dormer to your second story it is important to choose the proper size rafter.
Have no fear though.
Install the 2 2x10 header beams to the notched 6x6 support posts.
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Each item has a feature as well as the slanted roof angle.
Whenever i install decking over a roof i make sure the framing is structurally sound and properly pitched to drain water.
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.
There are several variables to consider when determining the proper rafter size.
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.
Install temporary bracing to keep the support posts level and in place.
Strips of 4 in wide epdm provide a layer of protection between the sleepers and the roof.
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.
As beautiful as they are functional the modern deck roofs are an extension of and not a deterrent from the luxurious deck.
The sleepers aren t fastened in place and the floor floats.
We put it together in an hour really easy.
This sizing guide for roof rafters will help determine what you need for your small project.
The coating material for a slanted shed roof can be varied.
How to build a deck above a slope roof step 1.
How do i flash between post and roof.
At the same time the folded roof may vary in the slant from eighteen degrees.
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.
Notice that the tops of the 6x6 support posts are notched to hold the header beam.
