Have no fear though.
A frame deck roof.
Frame up a box the size of the outer dimensions of your deck using 2.
They have gables at each end and sloping sides.
Be sure that the deck floor frame is at least as thick as the entire cross section of the post above and below.
This is usually because low quality leak prone decking materials such as epdm rubber are used often in an effort to save money.
Adding a roof to your deck is best done as the deck is being built.
Lift the box.
How to build a roof over a deck step 1.
Consider including an ice and water barrier too.
Tie your existing deck posts into the roof by extending your corner posts with the 4 by 4 lumber.
A 1 5 inch thick rim joist cannot support a 3 5 inch thick post above.
The most common styles are gable hip and shed.
Extremely happy with this purchase.
Unfortunately many homeowners who have a flat deck roof have to deal with frequent leaks.
Build the frame of the roof on the ground.
The frame is metal and the sunshade is moveable.
Gable gable roofs are easier to build since they don t require complex roof framing.
Hip hip roofs are similar to gable roofs since they have sloping sides however they re reconnected without using gables.
This pergola offers a metal slanted roof to provide coverage from the hot sun on your deck porch or patio.
As beautiful as they are functional the modern deck roofs are an extension of and not a deterrent from the luxurious deck.
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.
The posts should stack directly above a support post below and not within the span of a beam.
We put it together in an hour really easy.
The deck roof of today isn t the drab concoction so many of us remember.
For those who desire a bit more shade and privacy while soaking up the rays however a deck roof may be in order.