You might want to use the same wood or something else.
A frame roof over deck.
Lift the box.
Building a shed roof over a deck.
Typical decks are designed to support 55 psf lbs per square foot.
When you start building your roof over the deck try and get some material that compliments the decking.
Build the frame of the roof on the ground.
It provides shade and keeps your family dry during wet weather.
Install post base connectors to attach the support posts to the deck frame.
Do not attach the post base to only decking.
Treat it with the same products to give it a similar finish.
By putting a roof over your deck barbeque season doesn t have to end with the last of the fireflies.
Building a roof over a deck turns this area into the best possible outdoor living space.
It adds to the aesthetic appeal of the space.
It might take food a little bit longer to cook in the cooler months but it s worth it for some tasty burgers ribs or grilled veggies.
Tie your existing deck posts into the roof by extending your corner posts with the 4 by 4 lumber.
Make sure the frame has the appropriate blocking to ensure a solid connection.
You ll be able to enjoy barbequing throughout the year even when it isn t warm and dry.
Frame up a box the size of the outer dimensions of your deck using 2.
If you don t have any carpentry experience and can t cut angles very well think about using brackets.
How to build a roof over your deck.
Installing a porch roof over an existing deck is usually not recommended unless the deck was originally designed to support a future porch.