The minimum pitch for a roof is 1 4 12 which translates to 1 4 inch rise to 12 inches of run.
Slanted porch roof.
But if you have a steep sloped roof you have more options.
Rafters should be attached to the header beam using hurricane ties.
A sloping roof above your front porch makes the ideal form for a dream house.
The opposite side of the porch roof will be supported by a header beam that is installed parallel to the house on top of 6x6 support posts.
However you can only use this pitch with built up roofing or specialized synthetic roofing.
Hip roofs are sloped from each wall and do not have the gable ends.
The screened porch on the home below also has a hip roof.
To a large extent they are self bracing with opposite ends pushing inwards so they are strong in relation to wind forces.
It s more sheltering than the other roof styles.
With the roof sloping in multiple directions it s more protective and sheltering from the rain.
This will be the space where several memories will be created right from waving goodbye to your kids to enjoying those personal moments with your family.
If you have an enclosed porch ceiling have vents to clear the roof cavity of moisture.
Hip roofs allow for extended depth.
Asphalt concrete and clay tiles cedar and slate are materials that are candidates for this type of roof.
While the home s primary roof is a more steeply pitched hip roof the porch roof does not need to be the same pitch.
Hip roof construction is one of the most popular methods used for both porch and screen porches.