Summer is a great season to tackle some of those home projects that have been sitting on your to-do list. When it comes to your roof, this is an opportune time to make small repairs or even schedule a routine inspection to ensure that your roof is in its best shape!
Now is also a popular time for homeowners to consider remodeling their homes, like adding a roof to a porch, patio, or deck. Adding a roof over an outdoor space can add value to your home and it can also set up your outdoor space to be converted into an indoor space later on. So if you’re considering upgrading your outdoor living spaces by adding a roof, here are some things to consider.
You can find many DIY tutorials and videos online when it comes to adding a patio or porch roof. Even if you’re confident in your own DIY skills, though, it’s still best to consult with an expert. While a porch or patio may seem to have a smaller square footage than your whole house, you want to make sure that your roof is sturdy and can handle harsher weather conditions. A poorly designed porch roof can end up with leaks and other construction problems. It can also lead to undesirable mistakes like ugly roof lines or a post that blocks the view of a window.
While IBEX Roof doesn’t specialize in roof design and framing, we can recommend general contractors to help you get started. Hiring a local contractor is beneficial because they will know the rules and regulations of local building codes that you’ll need to consider for your roofing project.
You will likely need a permit any time you add some type of structure to your home. As mentioned above, it helps to consult or work with a local contractor who can tell you what types of permits you’ll need before starting your project. You can also visit your local building department to look up what types of home renovation projects require a permit.
The design of your porch and porch roof should flow with the rest of your house design. Depending on where your outdoor space is, you may also need to take special considerations when it comes to the roof slope.
Generally, you’ll want to match or compliment the pitch and roof design with the rest of your home. Windows, doors, siding types, and unseen framing details can also severely impact the design of your porch, so it’s best to plan ahead and know what you’d like your finished product to be.
We love our IBEX Roof customers and want to make sure your home roofing projects are completed to last. After working on thousands of roofs around Vancouver, WA and Portland, OR, we know what you’ll need to consider when designing a roof for the Pacific Northwest. Contact us today at 360-218-3104 to see how we can help you get started on your next roofing project.
They were very responsive to a couple of installation issues and followed through with the business philosophy of finding a solution that would work. Thanks Jeff for your work... read more
Jerry WilleyI wont to thank all of the people that worked extremely hard on both in being honest and doing a great job, and in fast in have enough... read more
Jody KoellingNick and Jeff E. were great. They both took the time to make sure we understood our options, answered our questions and we were able to make the best choice... read more
Donavan AndersonGood price for good work. Crew did full strip and reroof for our two story house in 2 days. Looked great when done. Important to work with a roofing company... read more
Steve WetterlingJeff Eason did a fantastic job and found cost effective ways to avoid high costs
John Bonomi Jr.We actually stumbled across IBEX at the Tigard Festival of Balloons and scheduled a free estimate to have our roof cleaned. And I'm so glad we did! Miguel... read more
Amanda CaseJeff Eason, our project manager, made sure to handle our project with care and attention. He kept us in the loop of what was happening and was generous with providing... read more
Rory ParsonsJeff Eason took great care of me. He kept me up to date each step of the way. I added gutter replacement to my reroofing job and have me regrets!... read more
Michelle HuffmanJeff Eason project manager did a wonderful job and gave me the best deal on gutters
Allen KosinJeff Eason and his crew are professionals who care about the customer. He and his crew arrived promptly at scheduled times. The crew worked efficiently and the roof was installed... read more
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