Building a roof over a deck turns this area into the best possible outdoor living space.
Roofing over a porch ceiling.
The cost will vary depending on the professionals hired materials used square footage and weather conditions.
Adding a roof over a deck.
It adds to the aesthetic appeal of the space.
Build the frame of the roof on the ground.
Here are 10 options we love.
Pictures of roofs over decks.
A metal deck roof will add shade and make your deck or patio space more comfortable during the hot summer months.
There are many advantages to a roof over your deck such as.
These roofs are usually easy to install over a deck or patio just make sure you re not breaking any local building codes.
Adding any deck covering or enclosure will typically cost between 1 000 10 000.
Installing a porch roof over an existing deck is usually not recommended unless the deck was originally designed to support a future porch.
Adding a covered roof to your deck will typically cost between 3 000 10 000.
It provides shade and keeps your family dry during wet weather.
As beautiful as they are functional the modern deck roofs are an extension of and not a deterrent from the luxurious deck experience you deserve.
Frame up a box the size of the outer dimensions of your deck using 2 by 4 inch lumber.
In this article builder emanuel silva shares his method for building such a deck which begins with a leak proof low slope roof of epdm rubber.
Building a deck above a porch roof allows for sheltered space below and views from above.
Porch decks require 25 additional psf for roof loads for a total of 80 psf.