The final answer was to build a regular roof with a ridge extending onto the garage roof.
Plans for a deck with a roof.
Build the frame of the roof on the ground.
Half the 12 deck width is 6 which means a 2 rise.
Have no fear though.
The pergola s roof can be left open covered with outdoor fabric or support fast growing vines.
Tie your existing deck posts into the roof by extending your corner posts with the 4 by 4 lumber.
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 by 4 inch lumber.
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As beautiful as they are functional the modern deck roofs are an extension of and not a deterrent from the luxurious deck.
Either way a roof extension is a great way to cover a deck but often it s darker than a pergola awning or pavilion because there are usually 2 solid walls and sometimes 3.
For those who desire a bit more shade and privacy while soaking up the rays however a deck roof may be in order.
With a width of 12 and a pitch of 4 12 that meant the ridge would have to be 2 higher than the eaves of the garage.
The footings for porch decks must be larger than deck footings.
As a result most decks have inadequate footings to support a new porch roof.
The deck roof of today isn t the drab concoction so many of us remember.
Roof extension the roof extension is usually the case where the second floor extends over the deck area.
It attaches to a back wall of your house and has a roof supported by sturdy posts at the edge of the deck.
This can be built at the same time as the deck or added to an existing deck.
A metal deck roof will add shade and make your deck or patio space more comfortable during the hot summer months.
These roofs are usually easy to install over a deck or patio just make sure you re not breaking any local building codes.
That said it s not always the case.