We didn’t want the deck on top of the roof to be pitched, though, so we ripped PT 2-by stock to create tapered sleepers with the same pitch that we had added to the ceiling joists, but installed them in reverse to create a flat roof deck. Before laying the sleepers on top of th...
I like the pedestals on each end to help tie the patio to the existing front porch outdoor furniture is typically larger backyard patio ideas More Ideas for Extending Your Porch Front porch patio with a pergola roof extending your porch
Unlike decks, ledger board flashing for front porches may or may not be required. I; however, highly recommend flashing your ledger board even though it will be protected with your porch roof. It is inexpensive and easy to do. Check your local building codes to see if it is required in ...
Use tall urns or planters for ferns to showcase their draping growth habit, or hang them beneath the overhang of the roof. Paired with a gorgeous floral wreath on the front door, you’ll find yourself spending more time on the porch just to enjoy them! 26. A Cozy Hammock Welcomes and ...
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in our northern New England climate. In my experience, the decking looks great for a year or two, but then loosens up and moves around as the wood shrinks and swells. So on this project, we face-screwed the decking to the framing with stainless steel screws, predrilling holes through th...
Avoid pounding materials with a hammer during demolition. Cut whenever possible. The reciprocating saw worked great here. The ceiling was made of aluminum. Held tight to the framing with roofing nails, that thing was not going to leave easily. Rather than rip and pull at it, thereby applying...
Porch decking can be spaced (like an open deck) or installed tight with a slope for drainage. Structurally, posts are easier to anchor on a porch, since they are tied in to the roof framing, which keeps them rigid. Guide to Solid Decking for Porch Floors ...
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