How to build a strong and sturdy lean to roof.
How to build a roof off a brick wall.
When the roof of an addition garage porch or patio meets a brick wall the intersection creates a number of concerns.
If the roof runs flat up against the brick wall you must install the roof side of the flashing either under the last layer of shingles or over the roof material if it is metal.
Planning to build a lean to roof but confused whether you can do it or not.
To make the patio roof look more beautiful you can add roses or any other vines on it.
Attaching a wood roof to a cinder block building is difficult but possible.
How to build a brick wall.
Here is a step by step procedure to help you know how to build a lean to roof.
Failure to create an attachment point will result in roof failure especially in high winds.
The exterior wall covering material is then kept off the surface of the roof.
It even adds charm to the patio and complement the exposed brick wall.
Flat roof and flashing against brick wall install base flashing under shingles or over metal roofing material.
Follow the photo for illustrated instructions.
No need to fret it s an easy task and with all the material in place you ll need just two days to install it.
This way each time in the future when the roofing material is replaced the stucco brick or stone veneer will not need to be cut out and replaced.
Below is a sketch of what the flashing at roof to wall intersections should look like.
However the do it yourselfer can attach a wooden roof to cinder block with little or no training in one to two days depending on the size and scope of the project.
The exposed beams overhang a little bit and show the carved edges off.
A step by step guide.
The roof framing itself in this situation is much like any other traditional.