As you can see in the diagram use a miter saw to make a 5 degree cut to one end of the rafters.
Building a patio cover.
Next we will build the rafters for the patio cover using 2x8s.
So i called the permit and licensing office and got the correct answers.
Yes a permit was required.
Patio cover plans building.
An inside look as to how i came to build myself a patio cover.
How to build a patio cover part 1.
The posts will be attached to the slab using.
A patio cover can be a nice addition to your home and can be useful as a functional piece of furniture.
No it wouldn t raise my taxes.
Mark the cut lines to the opposite ends.
Getting a building permit for a patio cover.
A patio cover can be as simple as an umbrella to protect from sun and drizzle or as complicated as a diy wooden patio cover.
The existing slab can vary considerably throwing off crucial measurements.
Decorative cuts to rafter.
How to build a patio cover.
Some people said a building permit was unnecessary while others said it was impossible to get without a contractor s license or that it would raise my property tax etc.
I finish the rear of the house remodel and protect our new windows and doors as well as give new shade to the rear of the.
Whether you want to make your patio a nice place to hang out with a bit of protection against sun and rain or construct a patio cover to make it an extension of your home there are a lot of options for you to get the job done.
It can also protect your house by not allowing the heat of the.
Use a jigsaw for the curved cuts and a circular saw to for the birds mouth cuts.
A freestanding patio and seating area can expand your backyard space.
Plus it s much easier to build a patio cover when it doesn t need to attach to your house.
The new patio cover will be built using western red cedar 4x6 posts 4x6 beams and 2x6 rafters of course you can use pressure treated pine redwood or any other suitable framing material to build your patio.
Building a patio cover a free standing example.
My 1st time doing some handy work like this.