Draw a line around the column about 2 inches above the rotted area and install a temporary brace under the deck porch or roof.
Patio roof rotting.
Remove the shingles over the area of the rotted roof decking identified previously.
It s a problem that demands immediate attention and there are no quick fixes.
Aluminum patio covers are available in many styles and colours.
Inspect joists and remove rotted portions.
Prepare replacement deck board.
Among the patio roof materials this material is expensive its durability more than compensates for its price.
Remove the rotten wood.
Pry up shingles around the damaged area.
Rotted boards are the result of moisture reaching the wood.
If you re only replacing the portion of the roof with damage you need to find out the.
Furthermore you won t experience rotting cracking or warping like you may see with wood.
Rotten boards on your roof can lead to leaks and more rot.
Using a chisel and hammer or a saws all chip out the damaged wood below that mark.
Parts of a house attached patio roof.
Repeat this procedure so that all the columns look exactly the same and have the same dimensions.
The ledger should be attached before the foundation is built for a deck patio roof posts and other structure.
Locate nails that hold shingles in place by lifting up on the end shingle above the one you plan to remove.