Parts Of A Porch Roof

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Parts of a porch roof.

Fascia board runs vertically around the ends of the rafters in order to cap the ends and to hold the rain gutter. Parts of a roof decking or sheathing roof edge or eaves edge attic saddle ridge valley underlay membrane eaves membrane underlay membrane drip edge roof vents deflector plumbing vent flashing joint covers shingles. Soffits and fascia are principal roof parts that are visible in the roof overhang. A horizontal timber or metal resting at the peak of the roof.

Other parts of the roof are nailed to this later. Following is a cataloging of the primary structural components found on most porches. Other components such as metal panels or shingles are attached to the sheathing later. Sheathings are panels that envelope the rafters.

A composite decking made of solid materials. Obviously structural members such as turned porch posts can also be decorative. Porch railings balusters porch columns trims porch steps and porch lights. It resembles real wood and particularly strong and stable for bearing heavy load.

Roofs usually overhang a porch by at least 12 to properly shed water. The rafters and trusses are connected to the ridge board for a cohesive framework. The plywood is wrapped in roofing felt before adding 3 tab asphalt shingles.