While the shelter could stand on its own, because of the excessive height at the opening we chose to brace it to the soffit, and we had a local manufacturer bend two pieces of flat iron and predrill holes for lag screws.”ĭoes that help answer your question, Judy? If not, let me know and I can get more information from Curt to help you with your project! If I was to do it again though I would cut them so they ran up to the gutter and let the Tuff Tex roofing hang over the gutter.”įOLLOW-UP QUESTION: So you are redirecting all or most of the water with the guttering without having to tie the shelter into the roof or into the wall under the soffit.ĪNSWER FROM CURT: “Correct, the water drains off of the shelter on to the roof and into the gutter system already in place. QUESTION: Do you have a picture showing how the top is at the roofline? How has this worked for drainage from the roof where the shelter begins.ĪNSWER FROM CURT: “Attached is a picture of the 2X8 hanging over the gutter. Thank you for reaching out to us with your questions! Someone else recently asked similar questions so I sent those along to my brother-in-law, Curt, who created this DIY Covered Patio. When the final touches were finished and the drip irrigation was added for the hanging baskets, it was time for me and my wife to enjoy the evening fire.
BLUEPRINT PATIO COVER PLANS INSTALL
In order for you to properly install your roofing, you will need to install 2×2 members perpendicular to the cross member.When you install your lattice put up enough sheets to check that everything is square before you start stapling things in place.Next, it is time to staple your pre-stained lattice to the cross members.Install your cross members and nail them with strong-tie nails to the brackets.Install the diagonal cross braces and lag screws.Lift and install your beams, re-check that your posts are level.Mark out the top of your beams either 2’ or 16” on center, depending on loads and lumber size.Make sure the bad side of your beam is facing the sky.Square up the post holes and install the posts, use a level and braces to keep them straight.Visit the lumber yard and get help picking lumber that will meet your local area codes for snow loads and wind shear.The project was stabilized by attaching the 2×8 with brackets and strong-tie nails, extensive stapling of the lattice and screwing the Tuff-Tex down every other corrugated wave along the 2×2. The project’s opening is nearly 13’ high and required extensive bracing. This would have helped eliminate some of the swaying that occurred when I was crawling across the 2x2s installing the Tuff-Tex. The 4×6 posts were installed on peer pads with pre-installed brackets, but in hindsight, the posts should have been buried at least 3’. Next, you need to make sure you reinforce and brace it correctly. If you do not take the time to do this you will face extensive headaches when you install the lattice and roofing. When you start putting this project together, make sure that you square up your posts by measuring horizontally and diagonally. Square Up The Posts By Measuring Horizontally & Diagonally The Sikkens teak cedar stain turned the #2 fir beautiful, but the one time that the can was shaken and not stirred, the wood was a lot lighter because the pigment was at the bottom of the gallon can. After comparing the cost and aesthetics of cedar vs fir, cost overruled looks for us and at a third less was the more viable choice. Choose The Type of Wood to UseĪnother consideration for this project was the type of wood to use. On the right is cedar and on the left is the fir. You can clearly see the difference in the way wood takes stain in this picture.
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