Free Standing Cedar Patio Cover Plans

Every patio can become an extension of indoor living space especially if it has a roof cover.

Free standing cedar patio cover plans.

Neighbor asked for my assistance to build a patio cover on a 10 24 concrete slab. Need inspiration or are you ready to tackle your next western red cedar outdoor project. Take a look at 50 very different patio covers certain to spark some ideas for your own project. Use rafter hangers to secure the rafters to the ledger boards.

Click here for the plans pdf included of the deck above. 12 x 16 flat deck on the ground like a patio our second deck plan is a 12 x 16 wooden deck that is flat on the ground. Use the info from the diagram to space the rafters every 16 on center. Required fields are.

Wooden structures can be put in place to be covered with standard roofing materials such as metal or asphalt shingles. Your email address will not be published. It s much like a patio but built as a deck. 4 architecture constructed a stained cedar pergola over a bluestone paver patio for a home and pool house project in south hampton new york.

Use rafter ties to secure the rafters to the support beam. The number you see in the plans represents the distance between the rafters. Fit the rafters to the top of the patio cover structure. The roof will be constructed using multi core galvalume metal roofing.

Our real cedar do it yourself center features a diverse selection of project plans and ideas many projects include an introductory video detailed project plans available in pdf and or sketchup formats. Building a patio cover a free standing example. The other half of the weight of the patio cover roof is carried by an outer 4x6 beam supported by three 6x6 posts. City and suburban backyards are often small and open to the neighbor s view but this idea will provide you with an attractive covered outdoor space.

Welcome to our do it yourself center. Also check out our gallery of 68 deck designs for inspiration. 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. Check back soon for more deck plans.

The steps shown in this article are very simple but you will still need some assistance. Now you know how to build a freestanding patio cover and some patio ideas. Leave a reply cancel reply. These free diy patio cover plans will show you how to construct a private free standing structure in the corner of your backyard.