Roll out two layers of 15 pound roofing felt over the decking overlapping the edges 4 inches.
Cheap diy deck roof.
And it s inexpensive and easy to build using materials found at any home center.
Many porches use 22 diameter corner and intermediate.
1 if you like the idea of having the roof above your house s roof you need to make sure the support posts are within 4 feet or so of the original gutter on that side.
As a result most decks have inadequate footings to support a new porch roof.
Typical decks are designed to support 55 psf lbs per square foot.
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The footings for porch decks must be larger than deck footings.
Alexi had no specialized skills for building a deck but she s a fearless diyer and she produced this simple and sturdy deck without spending a lot of money.
Here are the details in case you d like to build your own building a deck with a roof version.
Porch decks require 25 additional psf for roof loads for a total of 80 psf.
Alexi blogs about diy projects design and entertaining at seeking alexi she created this simple deck to help make her backyard the perfect place for outdoor entertaining.
Tack it down with roofing tacks.
Frame up a box the size of the outer dimensions of your deck using 2 by 4 inch lumber.
One of our readers rune eriksen sent us photos of his design for a home built deck drainage system and we were impressed enough to check it out.
Jul 11 2020 explore tina montgomery s board cheap deck ideas on pinterest.
His low cost easy to build system catches the water that drips through the deck boards and redirects it to the outside of the deck.
This diy deck is a gorgeous addition to alexi politis backyard.
Build the frame of the roof on the ground.
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Use 5 8 inch plywood sheathing to deck the porch covering screwing it to the frame and interior joists.
How to build your own deck roof.
Then run joists connecting the front of your roof with the rear every two feet along the length of your roof.