Building A Patio Cover

Building a patio cover a free standing example.

Building a patio cover.

Mark the cut lines to the opposite ends. So i called the permit and licensing office and got the correct answers. The new patio cover will be built using western red cedar 4x6 posts 4x6 beams and 2x6 rafters of course you can use pressure treated pine redwood or any other suitable framing material to build your patio. A patio cover can be as simple as an umbrella to protect from sun and drizzle or as complicated as a diy wooden patio cover.

How to build a patio cover. As you can see in the diagram use a miter saw to make a 5 degree cut to one end of the rafters. Click here for an update to this video. Next we will build the rafters for the patio cover using 2x8s.

The existing slab can vary considerably throwing off crucial measurements. The roof will be constructed using multi core galvalume metal roofing. A patio cover can be a nice addition to your home and can be useful as a functional piece of furniture. 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.

Use a jigsaw for the curved cuts and a circular saw to for the birds mouth cuts. Patio cover plans building. An inside look as to how i came to build myself a patio cover. My 1st time doing some handy work like this.

I finish the rear of the house remodel and protect our new windows and doors as well as give new shade to the rear of the. Whether you want to make your patio a nice place to hang out with a bit of protection against sun and rain or construct a patio cover to make it an extension of your home there are a lot of options for you to get the job done. The posts will be attached to the slab using. Yes a permit was required.

Getting a building permit for a patio cover. A freestanding patio and seating area can expand your backyard space. Decorative cuts to rafter. No it wouldn t raise my taxes.

How to build a patio cover part 1.