Build the frame of the roof on the ground.
Roof over existing deck plans.
Typical decks are designed to support 55 psf lbs per square foot.
Gable roof the most common type of deck roof the gable roof forms a triangular shape.
Shed gable and hip.
Designed for the modern outdoor space this metal pergola adds shade over an existing deck or patio.
It comes with a canopy that can be retracted.
Building a shed roof over a deck.
As beautiful as they are functional the modern deck roofs are an extension of and not a deterrent from the luxurious deck.
Check with local codes to make sure this type of metal deck roof is allowed where you live.
Lift the box.
Tie your existing deck posts into the roof by extending your corner posts with the 4 by 4 lumber.
For those who desire a bit more shade and privacy while soaking up the rays however a deck roof may be in order.
How to build a roof over your deck.
Porch decks require 25 additional psf for roof loads for a total of 80 psf.
Frame up a box the size of the outer dimensions of your deck using 2.
Have no fear though.
The deck roof of today isn t the drab concoction so many of us remember.
Many building departments require a local architect or engineer to design plans for porch roofs because of the increased snow roof and wind loads created by adding a roof.
How to build a roof over a deck step 1.
It s free standing and offers a little more than 96 square feet of shade coverage.