The ledger should be attached.
Portico off of an existing roof.
When adding a portico to your home one of your most important decisions is the roof style.
Build a simple shed roof portico around the front door a style that will fit well with an extended roof.
A house attached patio roof takes advantage of the house s structure by supporting one end of the roof on a ledger mounted horizontally to the house.
Install some riser brackets for more height.
Prior to adding a new structure to our home my mom and i always need to share images with my dad so he can visually see what we are talking about.
Strip the siding off the wall with a pry bar around the door to expose studs on either.
In two story homes the second story window configuration may help dictate your roof style options.
This method may be one of the most ubiquitous ways of attaching a.
Most common ways to attach a patio roof to an existing house.
Make the patio roof a little bit higher.
That s why we carefully consider your home s existing roof style to ensure that the portico fits seamlessly with your home s exterior.
The ledger typically a 2 by 6 is usually designed to hold one end of the patio roof rafters.