This raised deck is intended to be attached to a house and sturdy enough to accommodate future additions such as a roof.
How to build a simple roof for a deck.
These roofs are usually easy to install over a deck or patio just make sure you re not breaking any local building codes.
If you simply add a roof to a deck not designed to support one without the right retrofitting you will be putting your family members and guests at risk.
If you want a deck with a roof build the deck with proper support whether you plan to add the roof initially or later down the road.
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.
Unfortunately bad weather can put a damper on that enjoyment.
And even the sound of rain hitting the tin emits a calming sound.
However by building a simple roof structure over the deck itself you can greatly increase the number of days that you have to enjoy it.
A metal deck roof will add shade and make your deck or patio space more comfortable during the hot summer months.
A tin roof over the porch can provide aesthetic appeal.
Let the epoxy set leaving it overnight will assure that it is rock solid and then add the anchor bolt anchor washer and nut and tighten.
Blow out the dust fill the hole with epoxy and insert the rod to the required depth.
Decks are for enjoying the outdoors entertaining friends and family and escaping everyday life for a few hours at a time.
These steps outline how to build a raised deck that is 24 feet long and 14 feet wide.
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One solution is to build a simple tin roof that will not only block direct sunlight but will also provide protection from inclement weather while you re occupying your porch and enjoying the outdoors.