supporting porch roof
#1
supporting porch roof
hello, i am replacing my covered porch with vinyl posts and rail, also the deck with fir tongue and groove. i have a couple of qestions. what is the proper way to support the existing roof? also, while i will be using the same number of posts, i want to move them so it will be equally spaced. are there any major concerns with moving them. thanks and i'm sure there will be more questions to follow.
#2
Although you will be using vinyl posts, you will need to install vertical substantial (wood or metal) posts and wrap them with the vinyl. You will need to maintain a vertical support from the roof to the ground (footing). If you move a bottom support, you will need to move the support holding the roof.