Building A Front Door Overhang

Designing and building a front door portico.

Building a front door overhang.

Build the corbels out of 2x4s by screwing together l shapes and adding a 45 degree angled piece between them. Also identify what roof you ll be using as your pitch template. When we started the first thing we did is we dug some holes in the ground so it will be level. In fact it is that small bit of protection that ensures that you can stand outside your door having a last minute chat with your visitors without bothering about the elements.

The thing that you should know about door overhang is that it is a tiny awning or cover that hangs over the door literally and protects you from sunlight rain or snow. You need to measure the area where you will be adding the overhang and buy to fit your specific project. Many times we use the existing stoop footprint to base the roof size. How to build a roof overhang over an exterior door step 1.

What s a typical stoop size. Use your template roof to measure and cut. Measure the width of the door frame using a tape measure and add 2 feet to this number to find the width of the. But we can also design larger porticos by replacing or enlarging the existing stoop.

Instructions determine how wide and deep you want your truss to be. After you ve checked into building codes and permits following these simple steps will result with a durable and safe porch overhang. Draw a 1 by 1 inch square on the ends of the 2 inch wide faces of two roof width pieces and both 18 inch long.