Instructions
things you'll need:
2 by 4 inch lumber 2 by 6 inch lumber 4 by 4 inch lumber Tin Roofing 3/4-inch plywood 8-inch lag bolts Aluminum Flashing

There are different kinds of roof which can be installed on the deck. If you don't wish to go for a waterproof one, then a pergola style roof is an excellent option. A pergola style roof on a deck gives a elegant look to your house, and the posts are on the deck itself, you can grow some climbing flowering vines on a pergola roof. The vines and railing will provide enough shade, over the deck. A gable roof is also an excellent idea, but the installation is a tedious one, and better left to professionals. However, gable roof ceilings are stronger and will last for a longer duration. It is always advisable to look for professional help if you wish to go for a long lasting deck. But, to build a simple roof which will be easy to hoist, and also provide you a shady shelter and a rainproof one, here are the steps on how to build a roof over a deck.

1
Build the frame of the roof on the ground. Frame up a box the size of the outer dimensions of your deck using 2 by 4 inch lumber. Then run joists connecting the front of your roof with the rear every two feet along the length of your roof.

2
Tie your existing deck posts into the roof by extending your corner posts with the 4 by 4 lumber. Make the front of the roof the height of the house roof you are presumably tying into, with the rear sloping at a rate of six inches over two feet.

3
Lift the box frame you built in Step 1 onto the four corner posts and attach using the lag bolts. When the box frame is secure, install the plywood on top of the frame to provide a flat surface on which to nail your tin.

4
Install tar paper on the plywood sub-roofing and then follow-up by laying the tin roofing down. Tie the tin roof into your existing roof using metal flashing available at any home supplies store. This will ensure a waterproof seal at the junction of house roof to deck roof.

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