Parts of a house attached patio roof.
Ledger board porch roof.
The placement of the ledger header determines the level of the roof so be sure it is positioned at the correct height and is horizontal.
Build the roof for the porch onto the exterior wall of the mobile home.
If you are tying the roof directly to a house wall you can install a ledger board with flashing and install rafter ties to attach the rafters at the appropriate angles or use engineered trusses.
The opposite side of the porch roof will be supported by a header beam that is installed parallel to the house on top of 6x6 support posts.
Deck porch ledger boards.
Locating and mounting the ledger is normally a fairly easy process.
Nov 29 2014 expert advice on how to build an outdoor patio roof or gazebo with illustrated step by step instructions and construction diagrams.
Five ledger board techniques explained and illustrated.
Any one of these five ledger connection methods properly installed will give you a reliable long lasting deck that is secure.
Where to attach a patio roof ledger.
Most residential decks are supported on one side by a ledger that is bolted or lagged to the home s band joist.
The ledger board should be about 1 1 2 inches below the roof line of the mobile home.
Attach a 2 x 6 ledger board to the studs on the wall using lag bolts.
This is a time consuming process and should be done while the house is being constructed to simplify the process and reduce costs.
The ledger should be attached before the foundation is built for a deck patio roof posts and other structure.