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.
Building a wood patio cover.
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.
This wood slat patio cover instantly creates a warm and rustic vibe.
This step by step woodworking project is about how to build a patio cover free diy plans.
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.
Building a deck in your outdoor space can enhance your home s options for entertaining and relaxation.
The posts will be attached to the slab using.
This guide covers how to build a ground level platform as well as a single story raised deck.
The tall a line roof allows for maximum sunlight to shine on the patio while keeping the weather elements out.
This meant the patio cover could start at the edge of the house s roof at a height of eight feet and slope down to seven feet leaving a clearance of more than six and a half feet between the lowest part of the frame s headers and the ground at its outer edge.
I had a lot of fun designing this covered patio structure because if you are like me.
The exposed beam design creates a built in look by using building materials and design elements that integrate seamlessly with the rest of the house no one will ever know it s an add on.
For any major outdoor structure you ll want to work with a professional like an architect or landscape architect to make sure your building complies with city codes and is engineered correctly.
Narrow slat pergola patio cover with wraparound screen.
How to build a patio cover part 1.
I appreciate some shade during the hot summer days.
Using corrugated metal also allows me to reduce the degree of slope or roof pitch needed to a mere 10 percent or a 1 to 10 pitch.
Patio cover plans building.
Here s a youtube video that will provide you with detailed visual instructions on how to build a patio cover.
It can also be a demanding job so carefully plan the amount of decking you ll need and enlist any helping hands that you can.
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.
Building a patio cover a free standing example.
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.
A well designed patio cover can enhance your outdoor living experience and increase the amount of time you spend outside.
