How to frame a patio roof.
													
																	How to build a patio roof frame. 
									
	
		
	
																	One on each corner of where you want the patio roof to be. 
																	Measure the size of the beam that you are going to use. 
																	When building a porch roof the header carries most of the weight of the roof. 
																	Place the header on top of the columns and secure by toe nailing. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Step 3 anchor posts. 
																	Step 1 get your dimensions. 
																	You have to make. 
																	Measure the sightline clearance height from the roof to the house not the other way around. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Step 2 let concrete dry. 
																	Ensure that it is substantial. 
																	Step 4 place caps on posts. 
																	Sandwich a piece of 1 2 inch plywood in between the boards and nail together. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Insert your post anchors these will most likely be. 
																	Step 2 construct the vertical posts. 
																	You can either remove the eave or just keep it. 
																	Step 4 attach rafters. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Step 5 attach header. 
																	Step 1 dig holes. 
																	Using lag bolts and a screwdriver fasten the base of the posts to the ground. 
																	Step 3 finish frame. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Building the patio roof.