The beams support the roof rafters or joists which in turn hold the roofing material.
Patio roof with columns.
The main structural members of patio and deck overheads are posts or columns and beams which run from post to post or from post to ledger.
Besides holding the roof porch columns can be used to add curb appeal and enhance the overall appearance of your home.
The two easiest ways to achieve appeal is by painting and or adding exterior house trim.
Minimum sizes of posts and beams are set by engineering requirements and are strictly governed by local building codes.
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You can do either fairly quickly and you will be very pleased with the results.
Most people don t realize the potential their porch columns.
Careful consideration needs to be given to the location size and number of posts and columns your porch needs.
Posts and columns add to the beauty of your porch but they are also the important vertical support that holds up your porch roof.
These patio covers tend to look like an extension of the home s main structure.
A timber framed patio roof is perfect for your rustic or country home.
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The roofing material is more traditional such as shingles.