As a result most decks have inadequate footings to support a new porch roof.
Roof deck plan.
The footings for porch decks must be larger than deck footings.
The roof deck expands the living space providing room for entertaining playing and relaxing.
The rough finished budget for this house is 40 000 while the elegantly finished budget is 80 000.
The deck roof of today isn t the drab concoction so many of us remember.
The roof extension is usually the case where the second floor extends over the deck area.
Typical decks are designed to support 55 psf lbs per square foot.
Have no fear though.
7 types of covered decks 1.
The total floor area is 177 square meters not including the roof deck.
For those who desire a bit more shade and privacy while soaking up the rays however a deck roof may be in order.
Either way a roof extension is a great way to cover a deck but often it s darker than a pergola awning or pavilion because there are usually 2 solid walls and sometimes 3.
You can plan an all white look and break it by using planters with foliage and flowering plants.
Porch decks require 25 additional psf for roof loads for a total of 80 psf.
As beautiful as they are functional the modern deck roofs are an extension of and not a deterrent from the luxurious deck.
That said it s not always the case.
It has four bedrooms three bedrooms and a garage for one car.
An ipe wood deck and lush plantings soften the property s urban industrial setting while a lawn lets the kids stretch out and run through the sprinkler.
You can extend your seating arrangement as per space or occasions hosted.
Many porches use 22 diameter corner and intermediate footings.