They open up to ward off sun and rain and tuck away when shelter isn t needed.
How to cover your deck roof.
Gazebos are a great way to cover any deck.
Instead affix an outdoor ceiling fan to your patio cover.
The original deck was 10 x 8 just large enough to hold the hot tub but that is a little small for a deck to relax on.
Sipping coffee on the deck has never been better.
However an underdeck ceiling puts a roof over the space below a raised deck.
What about a roof over a deck.
Building and adding to the deck.
Measure the length and width of the deck you want to cover.
We ll come back to underdecking.
A retractable deck canopy or awning is a good option for many decks.
There are three typical designs shed gable and hip roofs.
Measure the height of the roof of the home if you want to attach the cover to it.
Measure the length using a tape measure and write it down.
If your deck is already built you can cover the bottom of the joists with a system like timbertech s dryspace.
Setting the corner posts and cross beams 1.
Use a tape measure to measure from.
The frame base attaches to the siding and houses the canopy when not in use.
One advantage these waterproof deck systems have over simply screwing roof panels to the bottom of the joists is that you can remove a section to gain access to the joists if necessary.
Chances are this isn t your grandma s patio cover but if it is you ve got one awesome grandma.
They re made with treated canvas or weatherproof fabric attached to a metal frame.
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Beyond a gazebo what other roof styles could be used to cover a deck.