Open Beam Porch Roof

The image below shows a cross section of our simple 12 x 13 house from the joist span tables section of this tutorial.
Open beam porch roof. How to frame an open gable porch. Porch roof ventilation options. You can repeat the same process using a different breadth if you want a beam that is wider or thinner than 6 inches. Floor beam span tables of residential structural design we will now look at roof rafter and beam design.
This tells you the size of the beam needed to support the porch s roof. For heavy roofs or in areas with substantial snowfall or winds call your local building department for code requirements. Here we have a wood framed gable roof. Continuing on from part 3.
Let s consider a basic gable wood roof framing design. I have a porch roof attached to the rear of my home size is approximately 6 x24. This means the example porch would need a 6 inch by 8 inch beam. One side is attached to the exterior wall of the home and the other side is supported by five 6 x 6 treated posts.
May 11 2019 explore broome property enterprises s board open beam porch on pinterest. Next the entire roof including the newly installed post and beam porch roof is covered with a layer of felt paper. Can i create my own beam by nailing a treated 2x10 on either side of the posts to carry the load and then remove the three middle posts. Proper roof ventilation is an important aspect of home construction.
In the interior of a building finishes and details tend to obscure the structural framework of the building. The weight of the roof rests on the ridge beam. Roof vents help make a home more energy efficient and allow humidity and hot air to escape the. See more ideas about patio design backyard patio outdoor fireplace.