Parts Of A Porch Roof

Selecting the right components can make for both a beautiful and functional front porch.

Parts of a porch roof.

Foundation and floor porch posts beam roof ceiling. Obviously structural members such as turned porch posts can also be decorative. The rafters and trusses are connected to the ridge board for a cohesive framework. Woodwork that reflects your architectural style also ensures authenticity.

A composite decking made of solid materials. Porch railings balusters porch columns trims porch steps and porch lights. It resembles real wood and particularly strong and stable for bearing heavy load. Other parts of the roof are nailed to this later.

Fascia board runs vertically around the ends of the rafters in order to cap the ends and to hold the rain gutter. Other components such as metal panels or shingles are attached to the sheathing later. Roofs usually overhang a porch by at least 12 to properly shed water. Soffits and fascia are principal roof parts that are visible in the roof overhang.

Parts of a roof decking or sheathing roof edge or eaves edge attic saddle ridge valley underlay membrane eaves membrane underlay membrane drip edge roof vents deflector plumbing vent flashing joint covers shingles. Sheathings are panels that envelope the rafters. The plywood is wrapped in roofing felt before adding 3 tab asphalt shingles.