How to make a canopy over the porch
Porch - is an important element of a private house. It performs not only a practical function, but also improves the appearance of the building. Porch daily by all the inhabitants of the house. Its presence smoothes the difference between the threshold and the ground level. On the porch of the site leave the shoes, etc. Full porch must have a visor. Canopy protects against wind, rain, snow, as well as making the porch safer in general. In addition, the presence of the visor does porch design more aesthetically complete.
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If you've already done the steps, it's time to start making the visor. With the basic construction knowledge, tools and materials, you can easily and quickly created their own visor.
types of roofs
Roofs come in several forms. They are classified by material of manufacture, the shape of the structure, method of fastening.
Distinguish 4 standard forms:
- one ramp, the upper portion of which comes into contact with the wall;
- of the two rays, which cover ring with two sides;
- tent;
- arch.
By way of fastening distinguish sunshields:
- support;
- suspended.
Production drawing visor
The first paint scheme of the future canopy. For this it is necessary to determine the shape and material for the manufacture. Shape is selected depending on the architectural features of the building and the porch, because eventually the house should look harmonious.
The choice of material affects the shape design, climate, terrain. Popular in Russia is the manufacture of wooden canopy, decorated with national threads. However, in recent years become increasingly common visors with forged base.
For the most commonly used roofing metal tiles. It is durable and affordable option. However, for the visor in the form of a tent or arch, is convenient to use shingles or polycarbonate.
Guide for the production of sun visor
Before you begin, you must decide on the size and make measurements. Ideally, the hood should extend over the porch - it will provide protection from the weather. In the drawing paper is made in compliance with the scale and proportions. This is useful for the purchase of necessary materials, as it allows you to calculate the approximate consumption. Calculating the amount of material should take into account the length and angle of rays. You can buy brackets triangular rafters, material obreshechivaniya.
Brackets can also be done independently. There should be 2. The optimum angle of - 45 ° or 60 °. First you need to fix a beam angle of 90 °, and then reduce it to the right. After that, the brackets must be attached to the wall, depending on the width of the visor. You must first attach vertically to the wall beams, brackets and only then. This work technology is used for the manufacture of false peaks.
For manufacturing the support brackets peaks are not used. In this case, set a wooden or metal poles. Their lower part is fixed in concrete pits. But before that, the base is filled with sand and gravel. Top columns are connected to the beams, fulfilling the function of a base.
The rafters are attached on a ready basis. As a rule, use 2 pairs of trusses - in this case it will be enough, as shown in photos and video. Furthermore the rafters and girders are connected is attached to the brackets. After that set the ridge beam. Anchored obreshechivayut rafters. It can be made of wood or plywood.
When you're done, perform roofing work. Features of the roof depends on the selected material. But in any case, it is necessary to pay attention to production of hooks and straps wind.
After completion of the roof operate - form and eaves gutter bracket.
As you can see, if you have the detailed self-made canopy is quite possible, if there is a desire and opportunity. Adherence to the simple rules of construction works will provide a beautiful and reliable result - namely, the canopy over the porch with his hands.
Some work highlights the nuances of detail in the video.