How To Build A Roof Over A Doorway

Lift the remaining roof width lumber onto the wall 12 inches above the door frame and center lumber over the door so there is 1 foot of wood on each side of the frame.

How to build a roof over a doorway.

Cut three pieces of board for a length of the roof you wish to add to the front door. You ll also learn something about the construction process that goes into framing a gabled roof. Step 4 lift the roof frame. Building a small gabled awning above an exterior doorway is a functional project that not only protects you when stepping out into a rainstorm but adds a new visual dimension to your house.

Be careful not to get paint on the shingles or drip edge. Drill holes through the lumber and into the wall every 6 inches along the length of the lumber. Fit a wall plug into each hole in the wall. Connect these two triangular frames with the three longboard pieces you have.

See more ideas about house exterior doors door overhang. Step 3 make a roof frame. We chose to paint most of ours the main house color with the exception of the face fascia trim around the front and above the roof that we painted our trim color. Make two more triangular frames and keep them ready after leveling.

Watch me build a super simple overhang roof on the side of my shop to cover fire wood from the elements.