Now you can begin assembling the outer rafters and attaching the rafter beam to the edge of the roof of the house.
How to add a roof to an existing house.
In the case of a lean to roof over an addition the existing rafters will have to be cut away to accommodate the addition and the shed roof will require support where.
You have to make sure that everything is set in places properly to prevent any unwanted accidents.
Flashing a patio roof ledger.
Unless it will be protected from rain by the house s eaves or a solid roof a roof ledger that is fastened directly to a house with wood siding should be capped with.
This video looks at a couple of design options including attaching the roof ledger below that of the existing eaves and setting the patio roof atop the existing roof.
Below we share a complete tutorial on how to attach a patio roof to an existing house that you can easily follow.
How to attach a patio roof to an existing house.
That s a simple low cost solution that can tie in well with the main house.
And this is our process of adding a front porch to an existing house.
Cut each of the house ends while continuing installing the rafters so that they fit the top of the rafter beam perfectly.
After that to make it flush with the roof of the existing house cut the two outer rafters.
Existing patio is outside the dining room on the west side of the house.
Frankly attaching a patio roof to an existing house is not really that easy.
It was decided that we wanted to add a roof gable to our front porch.
Attaching below the ridge.
The patio is essentially unusable on a sunny afternoon in the summer.
Push or hammer the ledger back onto the bolts recheck for level making any needed adjustments add washers and nuts and then tighten the bolts.
However you must ensure the new porch roof matches with your existing roof seamlessly to enjoy these benefits.
Now i want you to know that some parts of this makeover involve things that i would suggest you hire a professional and i will share that when we get there.