How to build a staircase that you can install yourself.
How to build an roof over open stairway.
Use a hoe to mix concrete in a wheelbarrow according to the package instructions.
The concrete should be the consistency of oatmeal.
Add 1 2 inch sheathing to the top of the roof using eight penny nails.
Cut cardboard concrete forms to the proper height and slip them into the holes.
Make sure the tops of the forms are level.
Building a roof over a deck turns this area into the best possible outdoor living space.
Notch the tops of the posts so that the beams will recess into the posts and rest on a ledge.
It adds to the aesthetic appeal of the space.
You can enlarge the actual roof over the section of stairs which adds visual continuity to the structure of your house because of the matching shingles.
There are many advantages to a roof over your deck such as.
Attach the side beams to the tops of the posts using three inch wood screws.
It provides shade and keeps your family dry during wet weather.
This is a staircase that we built at our workplace very sturdy design only took a few hours to cons.
Alternatively erecting an awning over the basement steps provides a suitable rain.
Adding a roof over a deck.