How To Build A Canopy Roof

How to build a door canopy roof yourself tools required.

How to build a canopy roof. Install the corbels flush with the top of the door trim and against the side door trim. 2 attaching the canopy kit. Build the corbels out of 2x4s by screwing together l shapes and adding a 45 degree angled piece between them. Place temporary supports a couple of 2x4s will do at each outside corner to hold the entrance canopy level as you install the brackets.

Nail on the subfascia making sure the trusses are square then add steel straps to beef up the rafter to subfascia and rafter to upper ledger connections. Please be careful when using power tools and climbing ladders. Use your template roof to measure and cut angled truss boards then screw them together and into the end caps. Always read the manufacturers.

6 carriage bolts washers and nuts long 1 4 drill bit 1 2 x10 x12 plank 1 2 x8 x12 plank 24 3 1 2 wood screws paint or stain sealer as desired paint roller and pan 10 6 eye screws 90 3 32 wire cable rope 5 turnbuckles with 1 eye screw and 1 hook 10 3 32 cable. You can build your own canopy roof if you have poles and a strong canvas material.