This connection is critical since a failure here can cause a deck to collapse.
Ledger board porch roof.
Build the roof for the porch onto the exterior wall of the mobile home.
The ledger should be attached before the foundation is built for a deck patio roof posts and other structure.
Parts of a house attached patio roof.
The ledger board should be about 1 1 2 inches below the roof line of the mobile home.
The placement of the ledger header determines the level of the roof so be sure it is positioned at the correct height and is horizontal.
Attach a 2 x 6 ledger board to the studs on the wall using lag bolts.
A ledger header board is the first step if you are attaching the patio roof to an existing structure.
Deck porch ledger boards.
Where to attach a patio roof ledger.
Nov 29 2014 expert advice on how to build an outdoor patio roof or gazebo with illustrated step by step instructions and construction diagrams.
The ledger typically a 2 by 6 is usually designed to hold one end of the patio roof rafters.
Locating and mounting the ledger is normally a fairly easy process.
This is a time consuming process and should be done while the house is being constructed to simplify the process and reduce costs.
The opposite side of the porch roof will be supported by a header beam that is installed parallel to the house on top of 6x6 support posts.
Any one of these five ledger connection methods properly installed will give you a reliable long lasting deck that is secure.