Roof Deck Framing Plan

Mark corresponding areas and cut out spacing to install the foundations for the support posts.

Roof deck framing plan.

The rafters can be attached 16 on center to the ridge beam using rafter ties. Also check out our gallery of. In the ground below the deck dig holes approximately 18 inches deep by 18 inches wide. Consumer and builder accept all responsibility and liability for all aspects of the use of any plan found on this website.

The existing slab can vary considerably throwing off crucial measurements. Hand framing a porch roof involves first setting the ridge beam and the side walls to the proper height that the roof will hang from. Our first free deck design is a basic 12 x 16 foot deck with footings and a short staircase. 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.

12 x 16 deck with stairs. If you are tying the shed roof into an existing roof on the house you will need to remove the shingles and sheathing to expose the roof framing. Rafters should be attached to the header beam using hurricane ties. Any use of any plan on this website is at your own risk.

Check back soon for more deck plans. Click here for the plans pdf included of the deck above. Patio cover plans building. You will need to attach the porch rafters to the house roof rafters and replace the roofing and flashing.

These will house the concrete molds that will support each post location.