One is to anchor and brace all of the columns.
Building a small porch roof.
I show how i construct it showning in detail how to do the lead flashing.
Another is to anchor and brace the outside columns and then anchor the header on each end.
Make sure the main entrance to the porch is on the gable end so you can keep the water off the roof with drip edge and no need for gutters.
Adding a roof to your front porch is among the most unique way to extend the space and also give a new look to your outdoors.
Detailed guide mount the ledger header board and install the rafters.
It depends on the length and height of your roof.
A timber framed gable roof is ideal for a small porch because it not only strengthens the porch roof but also keeps water from dripping off one side.
Unlike most houses which sport a regular small porch area with room for just a couple of chairs.
Start with ledger board mounting.
Renovating your house and looking for ideas to create a unique porch space.
Building a simple pitched roof step by step 6th february 2017 by chris 1 comment in this post and video i will show you exactly how i made a small pitched roof step by step.
You can think of something bigger and better.
Much much less waste is generated in small modular home building than in traditional strategies.
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Remember that the location of ledger board determines the level of you porch roof so double check if it is leveled and located at the correct height.
When building a porch roof an important goal to have is to make sure the columns are square to the house and the floor.