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Flat roof patio cover plans.
The existing slab can vary considerably throwing off crucial measurements.
When all the rafters are installed correctly form your patio roof by attaching the planks horizontally across the rafters.
This new patio cover roof plan replaces the ledger board that you might attach to existing fascia with a 4x6 beam supported by 4x6 posts.
These plans are not intended to replace engineered working drawings.
These traditionally styled roofs are made of wood and feature large supportive beams.
If you are going to use shingles to cover the patio roof do not forget to install black roofing felt along with a single layer of oriented strand board.
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Many people choose to only cover part of their patio with a roof allowing the rest of the patio space to be used for outdoor activities and features like a barbecue or hot tub.
When they are installed you can begin attaching roofing shingles.
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.
Patio cover plans building.
For any major outdoor structure you ll want to work with a professional like an architect or landscape architect to make sure your building complies with city codes and is engineered correctly.
Since it sits on its own it is varied in sizes and heights.
These patio covers tend to look like an extension of the home s main structure.
Unlike the ones that rely on the roof this patio features at least four posts that support the cover.
The flat roof is attached on one side to the house so that speeds up the building process while providing a stable anchor point for the new patio roof.
A freestanding patio is a covered patio that sits on your backyard without being supported by the house or other buildings.
When the 4x6 beam is in place and supported by the 4x6 posts the existing roof does not carry any of the weight of the new patio cover roof.
Rust free aluminum construction protects from rain snow sleet and sun.
Resists winds over 100 mph depending on the patio.
That is why it is called a freestanding patio cover.
A well designed patio cover can enhance your outdoor living experience and increase the amount of time you spend outside.
Building the patio roof.
Environmentally green design saves energy by reducing heat gain through doors and windows of your home.
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Here are some step by step instructions for a basic patio roof design that is detached from the building beside your patio.
Use these covered patio plans to add a flat patio cover that will provide shade from the sun and protection from the rain.
The roofing material is more traditional such as shingles.
