How To Build A Small Patio Cover

Measure and cut four pieces of 2x6 lumber to a length of each of the sides of the finished patio covering plus 4 inches.

How to build a small patio cover. One of the easiest ways to add a cover to your patio is with a shade sail which can be attached to your roof a tree or a fence to create a cool spot. AP Design House weatherproofed this patio by adding Bermuda shutters and laying galvanized. Place the four pieces together in a rectangle to form the frame for the porch covering.

A Small Backyard Patio. These patio cover plans will show you how to tie in the roof with the existing house roof line to create a seamless look. The new patio cover will be built using Western Red Cedar 4x6 posts 4x6 beams and 2x6 rafters of course you can use Pressure Treated Pine Redwood or any other suitable framing material to build your patio.

Decide where you want your patioThis is important because you dont want to be baking in the sun if you would rather be cooling in the shadeRemember placement is importantThink about the time of day you will use it the most and where the sun will be at that time. However you can adjust the size of the structure to suit your needs. The existing slab can vary considerably throwing off crucial measurements.

4 Install Galvanized Steel Panels. You should know this patio cover plan is just an example so you can understand the techniques required for the job. Corrugated metal roofing is lightweight and affordable and these free plans with show you how to build a patio cover with the roofing material.

And if you want to up the cozy factor. The roof will be constructed using Multi-Core Galvalume metal roofing. Alternatively you can plant lush and leafy vines around a wooden pergola or arbor.

The Simple Design Steps. They eventually want to build the patio to end all patios and this is their temporary and inexpensive option. Thanks for watching and subscribe to see moreFollow Building Small on Instagram.