Ideas for back porch roof? Metal=too loud, Gabled=too expensive.

okay now I get it. A gabled roof would require more framing and water proofing. a lean to style roof would be faster and cheaper. if a gabled roof is a must then either frame it up yourself or spend the money. If you were nearby I could offer help. Always happy to help a neighbor!

You could shorten the posts and due a shed roof,

What were the original plans? Do you have a copy of the blueprints? If you do, just build yourself. As long as you get the roof up before winter you can do any pretty enhancing next spring. My concern is: what are the plans to tie into existing structure, do you know your local codes? Have any friends in the building trade? Or, have an architect draw up plans and you complete building yourself. I would go with a lean to type structure - fastest, easiest and probably least expensive. See if these links help.

https://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/10-easy-ways-to-build-your-own-tv-stand-49234

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/372391462908665303/

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/137993176057328511/

http://homeguides.sfgate.com/join-leanto-roof-existing-roof-102844.html

In my city, any new roofline has to match the slope and roofing material of the house. That might be your best option. Just start the new roof at the left side, matching the slope. It would not reach the peak but would be about six feet below it, by my eyeball estimation. Then find roofing to match your old roof as closely as possible. I like the big porch. 😇

Thank You!!

Thanks for the links! Original plans had no roof, just the porch. There’s no sun shade or overhang into the house, so I decided early on that I had to have a roof! Just can’t decide how to go about it. I’m sure the websites will help. Thanks again.

Hi Cindyleas, You could go with a pergola on top of your deck. BTW, we have the same name. I am Cindy Lea. lol

Aljosjer, beat me to it, a PERGOLA!!

Last year we were in the same boat you're in. Too costly to do much of anything after we replaced the rotten deck, but we needed shade. We had a pergola built, which only cost another $1000, with columns built on the corners that matched the other big pergola we already had and also matched the front porch. I cut heavy drop cloths and my husband wove those through the boards on the pergola top. It's all very pretty and we can use the deck and patio all summer.

Below is a picture of the pergola on the back of my dear friends house. Her grandson built this for her so it wasn't done by an experienced carpenter (although he is a clever person) This pic was taken this fall so does not show the growth that it had on it. Not as deep or as big as you need but similar. (My friend died in April and this photo is from Zillow.) She was a wonderful, remarkable person. We have grape vine and wisteria planted on our two pergolas and they both are abundant.

I was glad to hear you might consider my idea. I like your idea of weaving something in the pergola to offer shade. Sounds pretty too. Here in Illinois Ivy grows well. No, I'm not called Cindy Lou but I do remember my Dad singing the song "Get along home Cindy, Cindy" Do you remember that song? I might be showing my age. lol Would love to hear how the deck goes. I'm at aljosjer@gmail.com.

You can get the drop cloths (painter's cloths) at any hardware store (I got mine at Home Depot). They come in two colors and two or three sizes. I cut them as we needed then sewed a hem so they wouldn't fray. We live in Missouri so we detach them and store during the winter. I sewed a rod pocket in each end and my husband slides a lathing strip in the hem and nails it to the edge of the pergola.

My husband works for YouTube and I dug through his videos and found this one to walk you through it. Just have fun with it!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CSYGnSELZ0

Doing a lower gable roof isnt all that expensive. If its your skill level in framing call your local truss company and they can build you some for a lot less than you think. Then a few sheets osb, a couple three or four squares of shingles and you're done. Waterproofing there is quite simple, pull the siding, frame to the house, deck it, shingles, then a 24" flashing(I prefer galvanized ) 12 up the wall 12 on the roof. Deck the table end in then a little siding soffit, fascia and youre about done. Then when residing, hope you pulled the house wrap you can cut it to fit on top of the flashing. Seems like a lot but not really and you will be much happier because it matches the house and helps your resale value.

Well first I'd like to say that my house and back porch has a metal roof. We put it over our existing roof and it's not that loud unless the storm is torrential. You would at least have the plywood to help block it out. However, what came to mind for me is adding a pergola of sorts. I have plans to add one on to the side of my house for a shaded patio area. You could plant a grape vine or wisteria maybe and eventually it will cover it giving you lots of shade and fruit. Good luck!

Put a pergola type roof over the poles. You can plant some type of vine in the soil below the porch. Eventually, it will grow up the poles and over the roof.

If money is tight; string the black exterior decorative patio lights across and to your front of house creating an awning affect, it will add intended purpose look.