How To Use Post For Roof

Minimum sizes of posts and beams are set by engineering requirements and are strictly governed by local building codes.

How to use post for roof.

Ideally you should find the rafter first underneath the sheathing locate by feeling the nails. Here s what to do. Measure the distance between the top of the jack and the roof. 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.

For a freestanding roof begin with the corners and then erect all of the intermediate posts. Then attach the tool into rafter by driving couple of 16d nails. Install another bracket in this position. Repeat this procedure so that all the columns look exactly the same and have the same dimensions.

Use 2 inch carriage bolts to secure the posts to the mounting brackets. Once both of the brackets are secured set a post into them. The beams support the roof rafters or joists which in turn hold the roofing material. Draw a line around the column about 2 inches above the rotted area and install a temporary brace under the deck porch or roof.

This post and beam design is secured with a post cap. Once it is plumb mark the position on the porch roof. Roof jacks make it easier to set roofing and increase safety for you by providing stable surface. Place a hydraulic jack underneath the roof near the damaged post.

Continue installing porch roof supports.