How To Attach A Shed Roof To An Existing Wall

To get a cleaner and nicer look you can add some extra flashing wall covering.

How to attach a shed roof to an existing wall.

Add a second top plate to more securely attach the walls and to add strength and support for the roof. Reinstall the removed shingles or use new shingles to cover the area of the old roof which was exposed. In the case of a lean to roof over an addition the existing rafters will have to be cut away to accommodate the addition and the shed roof will require support where. Repeat for the remaining two walls.

If attaching a patio roof to a ledger beneath the eaves does not allow for enough headroom you can set the new patio roof s rafters on the wall s top plate. Read on to find out how to attach a patio roof to an existing house. The most common roof to wall intersections involve either a gable roof with its ridge running perpendicular to the wall or a shed roof that slopes downward away from the wall. Add decking atop the roof and nail on metal flashing where the shed roof joins the existing roof.

Prevent the splash of the rain let the air flow. The top plate on each side will overlap and attach to one adjoining wall corner. Attaching below the ridge. After that you can seal the brackets from the front.

Most common ways to attach a patio roof to an existing house.