Free Standing Cedar Patio Cover Plans

Building a patio cover a free standing example.

Free standing cedar patio cover plans.

Click here for the plans pdf included of the deck above. These free diy patio cover plans will show you how to construct a private free standing structure in the corner of your backyard. The steps shown in this article are very simple but you will still need some assistance. Required fields are.

Now you know how to build a freestanding patio cover and some patio ideas. 4 architecture constructed a stained cedar pergola over a bluestone paver patio for a home and pool house project in south hampton new york. Also check out our gallery of 68 deck designs for inspiration. The other half of the weight of the patio cover roof is carried by an outer 4x6 beam supported by three 6x6 posts.

Use rafter hangers to secure the rafters to the ledger boards. Your email address will not be published. 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. Take a look at 50 very different patio covers certain to spark some ideas for your own project.

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. Welcome to our do it yourself center. Every patio can become an extension of indoor living space especially if it has a roof cover. Leave a reply cancel reply.

He wants it to match an existing cover on the rear of the house that was built 30 years ago a traditional 2 6 framed roof on 4 6 posts with a shingle roof. However wood patio covers can also be covered with fabric bamboo or cedar shakes. 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. It s much like a patio but built as a deck.

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. Use the info from the diagram to space the rafters every 16 on center. Need inspiration or are you ready to tackle your next western red cedar outdoor project. Check back soon for more deck plans.

Continue to 8 of 50 below. The number you see in the plans represents the distance between the rafters. Use rafter ties to secure the rafters to the support beam. Fit the rafters to the top of the patio cover structure.