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.