Things You'll Need:
- 2 X 6's in 16 ft lengths
- circular saw
- metal joists and braces
- Post Hole Digger
- string
- level
- 6" lag bolts (heavy Duty)
- Corrugated plastic roofing material
- roofing nails
- 2 40lb bags of crete (powdered concrete mix)
- garden hose (access to water)
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Step 1
Decide the length of the overhang beyond the wall of house from which this will extend. Cut a 2 x 6 the width of the overhang and measure off
3 to 4 ft down from roof line. Mark off one end and then the other accordingly. -
Step 2
proceed to drill holes into the 2 X 6 on each end just slightly larger than diameter of lag bolts. Next holding one end of 2 x 6 braced against side of building, line up to marked line on building and drill lag bolt into the side wall. Make sure the location is not in line with any electrical wiring running inside the wall.
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Step 3
Assuming the lag bolt is appropriate for the structural material, using one of the uncut lengths of 2 X 6's use this to support the face board and proceed to line up the other end, using a level on the top side to verify its trueness. Screw in lag bold accordingly until secured.
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Step 4
next mark off on the opposite side either 12-15 ft outward (most 2 x 6's come in 10, 12 or 16 ft lengths)in the ground where your post will go. This post can be 8 ft high and later its top edge cut with a circular saw even with height of overhang. Using a post-hole digger, dig down 3 -4 ft and place post in the ground. Next using a 40lb bag of powdered concrete, empty the bag around the post pouring into the hole. Proceed to fill space with the soil. Do the same on the other end. Make sure these are as close to true as possible by using your level. Tie a string wrapping around one of the 4 x 4 posts and attaching to the other until both are secured and showing level...fill each hole with water from a garden hose. Let dry overnight before disturbing.
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Step 5
attach a cross member horizontal piece connecting one post to the other with a 2 x 6. this should be about one foot below height at the other end so roof angles outward and rainwater can flow out from structure.
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Step 6
line up remaining 2 x 6's every 6" across face board and horizontal board having the 2 x 6's standing vertical on the 2' sides. The faceboard then needs metal braces added to it to brace and support the 2 x 6's. Don't forget to calk the seams of the face board before attaching the 2 x 6's that support the roof of overhang.
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Step 7
attach the ends to the horizontal cross member by nailing through from outside of horizontal cross member to the 2" side face of 2 x 6. You will nail in two nails; one on top side and one on bottom of each 2" side face of the 2 X 6.
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Step 8
Finally attach the corrugated plastic sheeting that makes up the roof.
Start from outside end and nail along the top edge of 2 x 6's roofing nails every 4 to 6" apart. Do the same in the center, positioning the ladder under the next section over, reach from above and nail from the outside in. Move your way across each section repeating the process. -
Step 9
Position cross member boards underneath roof line every 3 - 4ft apart, across the entire width of the overhang. Wedge them in between the space between each 2 x 6 and nail from each side> You'll need to measure those widths and cut accordingly with a circular saw.
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Step 10
Finally, where the posts are, cut off with a circular saw completely around its circumference even with top edge of roof line. Your overhang should provide a space protected from rain or bright sun and serve as a great patio area for relaxation in the great outdoors!
Comments
spencd1011 said
on 10/3/2008 I am looking at buying a foreclosed home that needs some work. This is one of the projects that needs to be done. Thanx for the help.
slphilbrick said
on 10/2/2008 Ok, I'm married to a carpenter and have done a fair amount of building myself...... however, I would never attempt to give written instruction on any of it !
5* for the courage to do so, and do it well ! :-)