We use douglas wood and use a router to make a perfect fit.
How to build a patio roof step by step.
Check local building code to see if you can attach a patio roof directly to your deck.
Many people choose to only cover part of their patio with a roof allowing the rest of the patio space to be used for outdoor activities and features like a barbecue or hot tub.
Fastening to masonry walls.
Therefore select the location and level the surface with attention.
Patio roofs may be made from wood aluminum or using canvas in smaller areas.
The first step of the project is to layout the patio cover posts.
Any exposure to the extreme weather conditions will certainly make sitting on the patio less comforting.
Apply the 3 4 5 rule to each corners so you make sure they are square.
Designing the patio roof.
Blow out the dust fill the hole with epoxy and insert the rod to the required depth.
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.
Use batter boards and string to layout the location of the legs.
In this video you see step by step how we build a patio cover or terrace roof.
Drill holes for the expanding anchors every 16 inches or as specified by local codes insert the anchors hold the ledger in place and tap it with a hammer to indent the anchor locations on its back face.
A patio roof affords both a shelter and some sense of privacy.
Framing its roof can be made easier than it often seems.