Roof Abore The Door

In a couple months when the weather warms up we are replacing our front door and adding a wider roof over the door.

Roof abore the door.

It is a small peaked roof canopy shaped thing which sticks out from the side of the house or from the roof just above the door. 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. For a printable copy of the materials and instructions scroll down. I love simple and pretty front doors.

Drill holes through the lumber and into the wall every 6 inches along the length of the lumber. Best exterior door ideas. Check the level of the board to ensure it is flat as otherwise it can allow the roof to tilt on one of the sides. It should also extend 1 to 2 feet beyond the sides of the door.

Attach the plywood board to the exterior side of the front door where you need the roof. Before we build one let s discuss what a gable roof actually is. How to install a gable roof over a front door entry. A gable is defined as the end of a.

See more ideas about house exterior door overhang door awnings. We are going to attempt to use the same width door to keep it simple but my mom loves the double side light doors so widening the door way may be necessary. Aug 30 2019 explore jean watson s board roof over doors and windows on pinterest. Fit a wall plug into each hole in the wall.

The board should be placed foot to 1 foot above the trim of the door.