How to build a patio cover?
want to build patio cover with spouting. I have 5 WROUGHT iron posts. no L shaped corner. All straight.
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Do you want a cover that looks professional or do you want to do this as cheaply as possible? What type of material do you want to use? A picture would be helpful. If that isn't possible more info would help. What are the dimensions?
What's spouting?
Spouting is the gutter/downspout system to remove rainwater.
You may want to check and see if you need to get a building permit for you project before attempting this project.
Please repost with a picture so you can get the help you need.
Keith there are a few different ways to do this. Depends on what you like the best.
You could go with a kit that you install.
https://www.ebay.com/bhp/patio-cover-kits
The big problem I have with those is they aren't always good in a place that get a lot of snow. We had a once in a century snow storm a few months ago and several people that had metal carports woke up to flattened carports from the weight of the snow.
This one is a modified trellis. Will provide shade but not complete protection from rain. Plus if you use wood lattice there is the constant upkeep due to wood rot.
https://www.kenarry.com/how-to-build-diy-covered-patio/
This site will offer you more ideas to choose from. Just click on the one that you like the best. https://sanantoniohomeinspector.biz/inspirational-inexpensive-patio-cover-ideas-bw00i4/
Good luck!