All the deck lumber and the boards used to make the ridge and other framework for the roof are cut at 90º angles but the cuts on the raters need to be made at the slope of the roof.
Frame a deck roof.
In this case a 4 12 pitch or about 18º.
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.
Frame up a box the size of the outer dimensions of your deck using 2.
How to build a roof over a deck step 1.
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Hardware and tools are included for assembly.
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If you have an existing deck it s possible to add a roof to it by installing additional supports.
Tie your existing deck posts into the roof by extending your corner posts with the 4 by 4 lumber.
This pergola offers a metal slanted roof to provide coverage from the hot sun on your deck porch or patio.
The frame is metal and the sunshade is moveable.
Build the frame of the roof on the ground.
Lift the box.