Building A Small Roof Over Doorway

Attach the plywood board to the exterior side of the front door where you need the roof.

Building a small roof over doorway.

It should be level about 6 to 12 inches above the door trim and extend 12 to 24 inches past the side of the door trim. Attach a level 2x4 board to the exterior side of the house directly to the framing members. Check the level of the board to ensure it is flat as otherwise it can allow the roof to tilt on one of the sides. I need to re roof a shed and need to know these things.

Drill holes through the lumber and into the wall every 6 inches along the length of the lumber. Yesterday i started working on the portico to go over the side door of the studio. Be careful not to get paint on the shingles or drip edge. The last step in our process for how to build a gable roof over a front door is to paint all the wood.

Lift the remaining roof width lumber onto the wall 12 inches above the door frame and center lumber over the door so there is 1 foot of wood on each side of the frame. These are the two that i chose to use as my inspiration. The distance between the end of this board and the outside edge of the door should be equidistant. The board should be placed foot to 1 foot above the trim of the door.

We chose to paint most of ours the main house color with the exception of the face fascia trim around the front and above the roof that we painted our trim color. In fact it is that small bit of protection that ensures that you can stand outside your door having a last minute chat with your visitors without bothering about the elements. The thing that you should know about door overhang is that it is a tiny awning or cover that hangs over the door literally and protects you from sunlight rain or snow. Aug 30 2019 explore jean watson s board roof over doors and windows on pinterest.

It should also extend 1 to 2 feet beyond the sides of the door. My version on 4x4 roof over cellar door. See more ideas about house exterior door overhang door awnings.