Curved beam sets the stage for roof framing.
Porch with rounded beams under roof.
Front porch with a curved roof.
The critical dimension for the new roof structure was the outside arc of the existing masonry porch below which the new roof would have to match.
The beam was really the key to the roof framing both from a structural viewpoint and for ensuring accuracy.
The floor frame slopes from a central point to shed water and was configured to support a radial pattern of decking.
Making curved beams duration.
With the old beam uncovered the temporary beam can be placed on the braces you ve made images 1 and 2.
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Measure the distance between the bottom of the porch roof and the top of the ledger beams of the porch.
Long ago i was asked to build a curved portico by adding a roof structure and columns to an existing semicircular front porch on my client s greek revival style home.
Large 8 x 8 posts are necessary for the use of supporting a porch roof.
The supporting beams are painted white and the tongue and groove boards are whitewashed.
This means the example porch would need a 6 inch by 8 inch beam.
This tells you the size of the beam needed to support the porch s roof.
You can see how lovely a flat roof can be.
Move the braces into place on top of the bottle jacks image 3 then raise them till they support the roof.
Building in the round relies on the art of framing.
Porch posts contain full length aluminum inserts that provide structural support for a porch roof or overhang.
Calculate the initial value for d then round it up to the nearest inch.
This will hold the weight of the porch roof while replacing the beam.
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While many like to use the smaller 4 x 4 posts they can tend to warp after they have been standing under the weight for several seasons.
In the example d calculates to 7 75.
Cut beams to fit.
Below you ll see a flat roof which you don t see as often these days.
Consistent spans between the rafters above meant plen ty of support for the roof sheathing.
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The beam was really the key to the roof framing.
Ed preparations for framing the roof.
Once the frost wall foundation of the porch was complete we framed the deck and started preparations for framing the roof.
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