Framing A Freestanding Patio Cover Hip Roof

Diy patio cover with a line roof.

Framing a freestanding patio cover hip roof.

Tin roof just like any other metal roofs has many benefits. Attach 4 6 centering rafters and lift the ridge beam into place. There are many ways to build a patio cover. The two choices were to run 12 beams and then get 24 engineered trusses to cover the span or run 24 beams and run 12 2x8 s to span the 10 gap.

The aim of building a freestanding patio cover is to protect you from the rain and the glare of the sun. Every situation is different. The first step in the process of erecting the hip roof is to get the ridge beam into place at the top of the roof. The roof will be constructed using multi core galvalume metal roofing.

Great for climates that receive a lot of rain or snowfall the a line roof promotes drainage and makes snow easier to remove if needed. These patio cover plans describe how i built my own patio cover. These detailed patio cover plans also show you how to build a wooden deck. Therefore you can use any materials for the roof including the tin roof.

Place the 4 6 common rafters in their designated positions along the 2 longest walls and nail them firmly to the wall with a nail gun. Most patio cover plans are for a flat roof but these free plans are for an a line roof over the patio. The patio area to be covered is fairly large 24 x12 so spanning it became the major obstacle.