Strip the siding off the wall with a pry bar around the door to expose studs on either.
Portico off of an existing roof.
When adding a portico to your home one of your most important decisions is the roof style.
A portico is a porch structure leading to an entrance of a building and are a fabulous way to add architectural detail and character to the front of a home.
That s why we carefully consider your home s existing roof style to ensure that the portico fits seamlessly with your home s exterior.
Most common ways to attach a patio roof to an existing house.
A house attached patio roof takes advantage of the house s structure by supporting one end of the roof on a ledger mounted horizontally to the house.
Build a simple shed roof portico around the front door a style that will fit well with an extended roof.
In two story homes the second story window configuration may help dictate your roof style options.
Install some riser brackets for more height.
The ledger should be attached.
Make the patio roof a little bit higher.
Fix the back channel to the fascia boards underneath the gutter directly.
This method may be one of the most ubiquitous ways of attaching a.