Framing A Freestanding Patio Cover Hip Roof
The patio area to be covered is fairly large 24 x12 so spanning it became the major obstacle.
Framing a freestanding patio cover hip roof. Great for climates that receive a lot of rain or snowfall the a line roof promotes drainage and makes snow easier to remove if needed. The two choices were to run 12 beams and then get 24 engineered trusses to cover the span or run 24 beams and run 12 2x8 s to span the 10 gap. Diy patio cover with a line roof. These patio cover plans describe how i built my own patio cover.
The first step in the process of erecting the hip roof is to get the ridge beam into place at the top of the roof. Attach 4 6 centering rafters and lift the ridge beam into place. Every situation is different. These plans are intended to provide you with some useful insight while you are designing and building a patio cover for your own home.
The roof will be constructed using multi core galvalume metal roofing. Place the 4 6 common rafters in their designated positions along the 2 longest walls and nail them firmly to the wall with a nail gun. Building a patio cover a free standing example. These detailed patio cover plans also show you how to build a wooden deck.
Most patio cover plans are for a flat roof but these free plans are for an a line roof over the patio. There are many ways to build a patio cover. The aim of building a freestanding patio cover is to protect you from the rain and the glare of the sun.