Porches
Porches
Porch Anatomy
Introduction to Porch Building
Porch Roof Types
Engineered Porch Roof Trusses
Hand Framed Porch Roof
Porch Roofing
Screen Porches
Porch Electrical Fixtures
Porch Finish Work
Soffits and Fascia
Roof Cricket or Saddle
Deck Roof
Shed Roof Deck
Building a Gazebo

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Gossen PVC Decking
BigFoot Systems
EBTY Hidden Fasteners

Engineered Porch Roof Trusses

If you are building a porch you may want to consider using engineered roof trusses.  These preassembled trusses can be specially designed and ordered for your porch project.  To get a quote you can contact your local lumber yard, they will usually need a plan for the deck or room the roof will be covering. You need to specify the pitch and if you want scissor trusses for a vaulted ceiling or common trusses and if you need a gable end truss. Roof trusses are generally designed to be installed 16” on center.  The advantage is that you will save time in building the roof and can ensure the roof is properly designed.  The disadvantage is that trusses are heavy to lift and more expensive than hand framing the rafters yourself.  Roof trusses are heavy, large and awkward to carry especially from the tops of ladders.  A professional deck crew can save some time and money by installing engineered trusses but it is hard work.  Keep in mind that many house roof trusses are installed with the help of an overhead crane.