Free Standing Cedar Patio Cover Plans

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Free standing cedar patio cover plans.

12 x 16 flat deck on the ground like a patio our second deck plan is a 12 x 16 wooden deck that is flat on the ground. Welcome to our do it yourself center. Use rafter ties to secure the rafters to the support beam. City and suburban backyards are often small and open to the neighbor s view but this idea will provide you with an attractive covered outdoor space.

Our real cedar do it yourself center features a diverse selection of project plans and ideas many projects include an introductory video detailed project plans available in pdf and or sketchup formats. Building a patio cover a free standing example. The other half of the weight of the patio cover roof is carried by an outer 4x6 beam supported by three 6x6 posts. Leave a reply cancel reply.

Required fields are. Use the info from the diagram to space the rafters every 16 on center. Take a look at 50 very different patio covers certain to spark some ideas for your own project. Check back soon for more deck plans.

It s much like a patio but built as a deck. Also check out our gallery of 68 deck designs for inspiration. Fit the rafters to the top of the patio cover structure. Neighbor asked for my assistance to build a patio cover on a 10 24 concrete slab.

Click here for the plans pdf included of the deck above. The steps shown in this article are very simple but you will still need some assistance. 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. Your email address will not be published.

Wooden structures can be put in place to be covered with standard roofing materials such as metal or asphalt shingles. The roof will be constructed using multi core galvalume metal roofing. 4 architecture constructed a stained cedar pergola over a bluestone paver patio for a home and pool house project in south hampton new york. Every patio can become an extension of indoor living space especially if it has a roof cover.

These free diy patio cover plans will show you how to construct a private free standing structure in the corner of your backyard. He wants it to match an existing cover on the rear of the house that was built 30 years ago a traditional 2 6 framed roof on 4 6 posts with a shingle roof. The number you see in the plans represents the distance between the rafters. Now you know how to build a freestanding patio cover and some patio ideas.