It s crazy how a building a portico a little roof and two new columns can transform the front of a home.
Portico roof framing.
Initially we were going to remove the cement step but decided that it was in decent shape and would provide a solid base for the new wider step so we left it.
In fact it s easier to do the whole thing including the shingles before the siding goes on since the flashing on the portico roof has to go under the siding.
We framed around the existing step.
Install the fascia board on this frame and nail it accurately.
Build a basic portico on a colonial house with four posts or columns and a roof.
Whether you re simply adding a roof to shelter to your front porch or giving the front of your home a complete facelift you re sure to find the perfect plan to add a portico or porch to your home.
Framing a front porch roof or the back porch roof is needed because it is helpful in strengthening and increasing the life of your veranda including its floor and other parts.
Together the beams will make a frame.
Here is the before.
After the walls of your house are done the roof framingnormally follows.
Use plywood to insulate your porch roof.
In most cases the walls have to be sheathed also in order for it to be more sturdy and strong.
Set the roof first of all fasten the beams to the rafters from one side and support posts from the other side.