Typical decks are designed to support 55 psf lbs per square foot.
Deck roof plans.
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.
Many porches use 22 diameter corner and intermediate.
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A well designed deck includes built ins and features that are added for practical purposes along with architectural elements that enhance the design and materials of the structure.
The roof extension is usually the case where the second floor extends over the deck area.
The footings for porch decks must be larger than deck footings.
Designing the deck roof.
The most common styles are gable hip and shed.
The better the design the less noticeable it is.
If you choose to add a roof to an existing deck you may need to add additional supports so it can hold the weight of the roof.
To build a deck roof you ll need support posts rafters deck sheathing roofing material and possibly a gutter and downspout system.
Patio cover plans building.
Porch decks require 25 additional psf for roof loads for a total of 80 psf.
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.
Framing members should be connected with galvanized metal connectors to prevent uplift from high winds.
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Covered decks can be made with either stand alone roofs or when the deck is adjacent to a building with a roof connected to the building.
That said it s not always the case.
This is where the real planning began as the design of the roof would drastically effect the appearance of the finished deck.
Adding a roof to your deck is best done as the deck is being built.
The existing slab can vary considerably throwing off crucial measurements.
Post base connectors.
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.
A full on deck roof often called a porch roof uses basically the same techniques as a regular roof.
Consider including an ice and water barrier too.
As a result most decks have inadequate footings to support a new porch roof.
Building a shed roof over a deck.
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Many building departments require a local architect or engineer to design plans for porch roofs because of the increased snow roof and wind loads created by adding a roof.