The ledger typically a 2 by 6 is usually designed to hold one end of the patio roof rafters.
Roof off back of house.
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8 inches in this case.
This type of roof provides more options for extending the loft and installing windows allowing a greater amount of natural light into the room.
Calculate the sightline clearance height about 6 feet 2 inches in this case.
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The positioning of your rafters will depend on the pitch of the porch roof.
The porch roof may match the pitch of your home or have a more shallow roof pitch.
Use screws to secure the rafter to the sill plate.
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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.
It is almost similar to the first method but to make the patio roof a little bit higher you will need to remove the house gutter and place the back channel a bit higher.
Work from the view back not from the house out.
Because the gutter is removed you will need to install transfer flashing from the roof of the house to the patio.
Choose a roof pitch 3 12 and roof structure 2x6 this places the new roof on top of the existing roof.
Joist hangers can help you mount each rafter to the house.
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