Cedar shingles are a dream.
Build pitched roof over porch.
Finish the siding with something cool.
When building a porch roof asphalt shingles or other roofing material are then attached over the roofing paper and drip edge.
The angles you cut the rafter ends determine the pitch of the roof and the length of the rafters.
Nail the trusses into the existing room fasteners.
Collar ties are horizontal braces that can be installed between opposite rafters to add strength and lateral stability.
Calculate rise and run it is quite a simple task if you use the special online calculator to determine pitch roof slope and cut the rafter to the proper length.
Draw the plan of you porch roof and make calculations.
Now you can begin shingling your roof preferably with asphalt shingles.
Sheathing 1 2 inch plywood or osb is nailed to the rafters.
Then attach drip edge over the roofing paper.
Fit the siding to the gable i then nailed the shiplap siding onto the gable of the roof for the record all the.
Nail the shingles to the felt starting from the outside in and cutting to fit when you reach a corner or edge.
Once completed roofing paper will be installed.
Your porch roof pitch should maintain the same pitch also known as rise and run as the other roof lines on your home or as a minimum the pitch of the roof directly above the porch roof.
Accurate and detailed plan and is crucial to building a durable and good looking porch roof.
Fit the lead flashing and cedar shingles this is a really satisfying part of the job.