How to make an overhang for a back deck?
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Our back deck has no overhang and when it rains it gets wet and in the winter we can not open the door because of the snow that blocks it. We have tried to put up a few canopies but that did not work because the wind would blow them off our deck. We can not put anything that is attacked to the house because then we need a building permit which cost to much. Just something simple in design so we can build it our selves would do.
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Hello Susan,. I would consult with a carpenter, try to find one on HomeAdvisor, or Angie's List. You have to attach this somewhere, if you don't want what you pick to blow away in the wind. How about a carport type cover, I don't think you need to have a permit to put this up. Check with the building inspector, just to be on the safe side. You can attach to the ground with a cement bit for a drill, or a Hilti gun to screw into cement. The poles will be supported by the cement. It's hard to imange the way the deck is and what it faces. Aloha!
slanted pergola with plywood on top.
You could try building a mini-pargola type structure, basically a very tall rectangular table shape that can go over your door for protection. I'd start with 4- 4x4x8 for legs. Get some 2x6 to frame out the top to whatever size you need. I'd make it 4'x8' then you can cover it with stock roofing material panels.
Finally, look in the deck aisle of your local hardware centre and you'll find 4x4 anchors designed for putting railings on existing decks- use these once your cover is assembled to secure it to your deck.
Hope that gets you started.
Can you build a simple frame attached to the deck itself? Permits are pricey, but, sometimes well worth the cost, if it makes for a more secure structure.
I'd do a simple arbor type addition. We got 2 pieces of plexiglass and screw on over the doorway area to keep out of rain and snow. Worked great