Build Pitched Roof Over Porch

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Build pitched roof over porch.

Once the trusses soffit and fascia are in place lay the roofing felt in place. Accurate and detailed plan and is crucial to building a durable and good looking porch roof. Collar ties are horizontal braces that can be installed between opposite rafters to add strength and lateral stability. Your porch roof pitch should maintain the same pitch also known as rise and run as the other roof lines on your home or as a minimum the pitch of the roof directly above the porch roof.

Nail the trusses into the existing room fasteners. Fit the siding to the gable i then nailed the shiplap siding onto the gable of the roof for the record all the. On the header side the rafters are typically notched with a birdsmouth over the top of the header or top plate of the porch wall. Sheathing 1 2 inch plywood or osb is nailed to the rafters.

The angles you cut the rafter ends determine the pitch of the roof and the length of the rafters. Cedar shingles are a dream. Nail the shingles to the felt starting from the outside in and cutting to fit when you reach a corner or edge. You run the risk of detracting from the architectural style of your home if you don t do this.

Now you can begin shingling your roof preferably with asphalt shingles. Once completed roofing paper will be installed. Fit the lead flashing and cedar shingles this is a really satisfying part of the job. Draw the plan of you porch roof and make calculations.