Porch Roof/Enclosure Support

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Skookum

Discussion Starter · May 28, 2020

I've got an upcoming project going on and I am looking to renovate the entrance-way stairs but keeping the gable end roof which covers the landing. I am likely going to be putting vertical posts (4x4) to hold up the structure onto the landing. My only issue is that I am not sure where the framing is for it and how best to tie into it. The existing support is aluminum railing from the 60s(?) which is attached underneath.

Any suggestions?

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Nealtw

· #2 · May 28, 2020

The lower beam on each side going back to the house are the support.

There might be a space between what you see and the beam above that so drill a hole straight up first and confirm that it is solid

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Skookum

Discussion Starter · #3 · May 29, 2020

If it proves to have solid framing above it, how best should I pad it out in order to have the dimensions line up with my 4x4 or 6x6? I might be able to cut away that top panel (in the center -- it's only plywood) and see what the framing looks like and replace the panel at the end

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Nealtw

· #4 · May 29, 2020

Skookum said:
If it proves to have solid framing above it, how best should I pad it out in order to have the dimensions line up with my 4x4 or 6x6? I might be able to cut away that top panel (in the center -- it's only plywood) and see what the framing looks like and replace the panel at the end

Yes best if you can cut out and fit the post right to the beam. 6x6 would be my choice.

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ron45

· #5 · May 29, 2020 (Edited)

Your willing to put 4x4's or 6x6's there to make the space look even smaller.?

I would get rid of the shutter, its suppose to look authentic.

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Skookum

Discussion Starter · #6 · May 29, 2020

ron45 said:
Your willing to put 4x4's or 6x6's there to make the space look even smaller.?

Yes, because it's really the only option I have for building to code -- Plus this is a rental. We aren't really going for high end. Just updating what is starting to fail.

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ron45

· #7 · May 29, 2020

Skookum said:
Yes, because it's really the only option I have for building to code -- Plus this is a rental. We aren't really going for high end. Just updating what is starting to fail.

You don't have to meet modern code unless you put up a new structure.

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Skookum

Discussion Starter · #8 · May 30, 2020

Are you sure? I mean I'm going to be removing the landing it sits on and the stairs and replace them.

also, doesn't that vary depending on state and city ordinances?

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ron45

· #9 · May 30, 2020

Skookum said:
Are you sure? I mean I'm going to be removing the landing it sits on and the stairs and replace them.

also, doesn't that vary depending on state and city ordinances?

Yes, some places are stricter then others. Also, why do you think it doesn't meet code.?

It's very easy to check.
Get in touch with your local Land Use Office they issue the permits.

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