How To Make Deck Roof Under Gutters

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How to make deck roof under gutters.

Typical decks are designed to support 55 psf lbs per square foot. Build the frame of the roof on the ground. Place a wood block in the gutter as you cut it to help hold its shape. The footings for porch decks must be larger than deck footings.

Many porches use 22 diameter corner and intermediate. Then stretch a string between them. Choose your preferred gutter hanger. If the span under your deck is 12 ft for example the purlin at the outer end of the deck should be 3 in.

Ft drape between the lower edges of deck joists to form sloped water diverting troughs that resist heat wind fire and uv rays. Lower than the purlin along the house 12 x 1 4 3. We used a hacksaw to shorten one length of gutter needed for our beam. Then run joists connecting the front of your roof with the rear every two feet along the length of your roof.

Retrofit a system that channels runoff toward a dedicated gutter. Frame up a box the size of the outer dimensions of your deck using 2 by 4 inch lumber. Here s a quick way to gain dry storage or living space under a raised deck. First mark all the purlin locations on the deck joists.

Porch decks require 25 additional psf for roof loads for a total of 80 psf. Cut gutters to fit your dimensions. Install the purlin along the house and the outer purlin. We used hidden hangers for this project which were placed every 2 in our gutter section while it was still on the ground there won t be enough room to fit them in once the gutter in mounted.

A length of gutter is attached to the structure just below the downspouts to collect water and lead it away from the protected area.