![]() Cut at an angle and a 1/2″ notch towards the top end and cut seven inches at an angle from the other end so that it matches the header of the frame. To prepare the joist use the 2″ x 6″ ten-foot-long wood- 11 in nos. The braces should be re-drilled to 1/4″ to let the screws sink deep. Pre-drill the screw holes with the 1/8″ bit to avoid any cracks. Now with the cut braces lay the frame in the position that you desire. Use a ruler to measure the board’s width, mark the length from the boards’ end, and cut from the spot to the board corner to get a triangle piece of wood. You can cut it from the 2″ x 10″ board of 10-foot length. Here are the steps to follow.Ĭut four braces at a 45-degree angle. You can assemble the frame on the ground itself. You then attach the 2″ x 4″ on the end to get the right height. This is the difference between the marks that tells you how much tall the post should be. Lay the post down and measure seven feet from the top. Then lift the board using the bubble level until it is level to make a mark on the 4″ x 4″ post. Take the end of the board towards the hole to make the 4″ x 4″ stand upright. Lay a board on the patio slab and then set a bubble level on the boards’ end. Then work on ways to attach the rest of the frame to the post that is now standing straight. Once you place the three posts, their tops should be even. A garden hole works perfectly to compact the dirt and tamp it down to the bottom of the hole. You can dig the holes using a simple shovel. Mark the center for the post holes and an 18″ circle around it to dig an 18″ deep hole. This will ensure that both the measurements are the same. The middle post hole should be at the spot where the two 10 footboards just meet. Mark the spots to lay the three post holes. Use angle iron or square to create the corner square. Do this on both the edges of the ledger board and lay two joist boards of ten-foot between them. Mark one end on the straight post and the other marking on the place where you need to dig the hole. Measure 9 1/2 feet on the joist boards and lay them on the ground. Stand up a couple of posts at the edge of the roof and use a bubble level to ensure that it is perfectly straight. Step 2: Dig the post holes.ĭigging the post holes can be a bit tricky. Attach the ledger board along with the 4″ decking screws. Pre- drill holes of 1/8″ at a distance of 6 inches in the ledger board to give the deck screw a start. The 2″ x4″ solid frame is perfect to attach the ledger board and binds the cover and the roof frame. 4″ x 4″ x 8′ treated for patio cover posts- 3 nos.īefore you begin, lay the corrugated metal sheets and the ten-foot board in the backyard roughly in the pattern you may have pre-decided on.1″ x 6″ x 10′ boards for metal roof nailers – 10 nos.2″ x 8″ x 10′ boards for beams – 3 nos.2” x 6” x 10’ boards for joists – 11 nos.Listed below are the lumber materials used in the constriction: This means that if the patio starts at a height of 8 feet, it slopes down to 7 feet leaving ample space of more than 6 feet between the ground and the lowest frame. So you can install the patio cover to start from the edge of your roof and slope it evenly to one foot down. It is light in weight, resists high wind, and is sound structural.Ĭorrugate metal helps to decrease the incline of the slope to just a little over 10 percent. Instead, use corrugated metal roofs because of its advantages. Tar roof may not be an ideal option because of its heavy smell. If you wish to give the cover a slope, then rule out the shingles. The material that you select should fit into your patio structure. You need to keep in mind two things when constructing the patio cover- the look and the fit. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Get the materials to start the construction. ![]()
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