Framing A Roof Deck

Sheathing 1 2 inch plywood or osb is nailed to the rafters.

Framing a roof deck.

This in depth section will teach diy builders to frame a deck from installing a ledger board and frost footings to framing the perimeter of the deck. First you must make sure the roof is strong enough to support 55 lbs per square foot. If you know how to frame with wood you can frame with steel even on curves. The process of framing a deck includes creating connections between joists beams and support posts in order to build a code compliant deck structure.

The single most important framing member is the ledger board. Make sure the frame has the appropriate blocking to ensure a solid connection. We put it together in an hour really easy. Let the epoxy set leaving it overnight will assure that it is rock solid and then add the anchor bolt anchor washer and nut and tighten.

It s a good idea to mark joist locations on the ledger and on the front facing rim joist before installation when you can lay the framing members side by side on a pair of sawhorses. Blow out the dust fill the hole with epoxy and insert the rod to the required depth. 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. When building a porch roof asphalt shingles or other roofing material are then attached over the roofing paper and drip edge.

Check local building code to see if you can attach a patio roof directly to your deck. The frame is metal and the sunshade is moveable. Hardware and tools are included for assembly. The rafters can be attached 16 on center to the ridge beam using rafter ties.

Do not attach the post base to only decking. The interlocking joist and ledger system lets you build sturdy safe decks with less effort. Extremely happy with this purchase. Most porch roofs use 2x6 or 2x8 rafters that form an upside down v across the ridge beam.

Next you will need to install a watertight epmd rubber membrane over the top of the roof deck for protection against water infiltration in place of roofing materials. Then attach drip edge over the roofing paper. This pergola offers a metal slanted roof to provide coverage from the hot sun on your deck porch or patio. Our powder coated finish provides increased corrosion resistance and a more finished look.

Building a shed roof over a deck. Install post base connectors to attach the support posts to the deck frame. Each deck design will naturally present its own order of assembly by which to proceed. The total solution in steel deck framing.