Framing A Freestanding Patio Cover Hip Roof

Most patio cover plans are for a flat roof but these free plans are for an a line roof over the patio.

Framing a freestanding patio cover hip roof.

The roof will be constructed using multi core galvalume metal roofing. Every situation is different. Diy patio cover with a line roof. These detailed patio cover plans also show you how to build a wooden deck.

These patio cover plans describe how i built my own patio cover. The aim of building a freestanding patio cover is to protect you from the rain and the glare of the sun. There are many ways to build a patio cover. The two choices were to run 12 beams and then get 24 engineered trusses to cover the span or run 24 beams and run 12 2x8 s to span the 10 gap.

Great for climates that receive a lot of rain or snowfall the a line roof promotes drainage and makes snow easier to remove if needed. Therefore you can use any materials for the roof including the tin roof. Attach 4 6 centering rafters and lift the ridge beam into place. Place the 4 6 common rafters in their designated positions along the 2 longest walls and nail them firmly to the wall with a nail gun.

The first step in the process of erecting the hip roof is to get the ridge beam into place at the top of the roof. The patio area to be covered is fairly large 24 x12 so spanning it became the major obstacle. Building a patio cover a free standing example.