Roof Deck Floor Framing Plan

The footings for porch decks must be larger than deck footings.

Roof deck floor framing plan.

Complete a plan overhead view. Gable end porches will also require an additional footing in the center of the side rim to transfer the truss or rafter loads to the footings because the framing of the roof is perpendicular to the floor framing. The drawing shown combines a view of the framing with the decking installed above the beams. This in depth section will teach diy builders to frame a deck from installing a ledger board and frost footings to framing the perimeter of the deck.

These deck plans plan are not considered valid unless approved by your local building inspector or structural engineer. It also may include a partial view of the decking railing and any other structures attached to the deck. Our plans include a framing plan front side elevations footing layout 3d rendering cover sheet material list and a typical details building guide. A plan view shows the deck as viewed from above.

Many porches use 22 diameter corner and intermediate footings. Consumer and builder accept all responsibility and liability for all aspects of the use of any plan found on this website. The process of framing a deck includes creating connections between joists beams and support posts in order to build a code compliant deck structure. Many of the deck plans include features to make your deck unique including arbors pergolas built in benches and planter boxes.

Post base connectors. Building a shed roof over a deck.