Patio Roof & Gazebo Construction
A patio roof or an overhead may be attached to the house with a ledger or it can be freestanding, as shown below. In either case, the structure is supported by a series of posts or columns, which in turn rest on a concrete slab or on piers and footings. If you’re adding an overhead […]
Patio Roof & Gazebo Materials
A range of materials is used for building outdoor shelters, but the overwhelming favorite is wood. Though several materials are appropriate for building outdoor structures, the overwhelming favorite is wood. The structural members—posts, beams, and rafters—are generally made from dimension lumber; wood roofs may be made from boards, lath and batten, plywood, woven wood, or […]