How to Erect Patio Roof Posts
This article covers how to use erect posts to brace your patio roof. Includes construction examples with diagrams that apply to most patio roof projects. Accurately measuring post heights is critical when building an overhead; you cannot achieve a stable, properly aligned substructure without precise post measurements. The construction examples discussed here are for attached […]
Fastening a Patio Roof to the House
Expert advice on how to attach a patio roof to a house, with step-by-step instructions and construction diagrams. In This Article: Where to Attach a Patio Roof Ledger Mounting the Patio Roof Ledger Fastening to Masonry Walls Flashing a Patio Roof Ledger A house-attached patio roof takes advantage of the house’s structure by supporting one […]
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 […]