Then attach drip edge over the roofing paper.
Build pitched roof over porch.
Your porch roof pitch should maintain the same pitch also known as rise and run as the other roof lines on your home or as a minimum the pitch of the roof directly above the porch roof.
Finish the siding with something cool.
Once completed roofing paper will be installed.
Fit the siding to the gable i then nailed the shiplap siding onto the gable of the roof for the record all the.
Draw the plan of you porch roof and make calculations.
The angles you cut the rafter ends determine the pitch of the roof and the length of the rafters.
Calculate rise and run it is quite a simple task if you use the special online calculator to determine pitch roof slope and cut the rafter to the proper length.
Once the trusses soffit and fascia are in place lay the roofing felt in place.
Sheathing 1 2 inch plywood or osb is nailed to the rafters.
You run the risk of detracting from the architectural style of your home if you don t do this.
Now you can begin shingling your roof preferably with asphalt shingles.
Accurate and detailed plan and is crucial to building a durable and good looking porch roof.
Collar ties are horizontal braces that can be installed between opposite rafters to add strength and lateral stability.
Fit the lead flashing and cedar shingles this is a really satisfying part of the job.
When building a porch roof asphalt shingles or other roofing material are then attached over the roofing paper and drip edge.
Cedar shingles are a dream.