The footings for porch decks must be larger than deck footings.
Plans for a deck with a roof.
With a width of 12 and a pitch of 4 12 that meant the ridge would have to be 2 higher than the eaves of the garage.
The final answer was to build a regular roof with a ridge extending onto the garage roof.
Have no fear though.
The deck roof of today isn t the drab concoction so many of us remember.
The pergola s roof can be left open covered with outdoor fabric or support fast growing vines.
Here are 10 options we love.
Tie your existing deck posts into the roof by extending your corner posts with the 4 by 4 lumber.
As beautiful as they are functional the modern deck roofs are an extension of and not a deterrent from the luxurious deck.
Build the frame of the roof on the ground.
This can be built at the same time as the deck or added to an existing deck.
For those who desire a bit more shade and privacy while soaking up the rays however a deck roof may be in order.
Roof extension the roof extension is usually the case where the second floor extends over the deck area.
As a result most decks have inadequate footings to support a new porch roof.
Half the 12 deck width is 6 which means a 2 rise.
Either way a roof extension is a great way to cover a deck but often it s darker than a pergola awning or pavilion because there are usually 2 solid walls and sometimes 3.
These roofs are usually easy to install over a deck or patio just make sure you re not breaking any local building codes.
That said it s not always the case.
Typical decks are designed to support 55 psf lbs per square foot.
Many porches use 22 diameter corner and intermediate footings.
How to build a roof over a deck.
It attaches to a back wall of your house and has a roof supported by sturdy posts at the edge of the deck.