How to build a small porch/stoop roof

Here we frame a small gable roof for a 4'x4' concrete stoop where a door enters a garage. The finished roof with overhangs is approximately 5'x6'. This video covers the framing and shingling. The posts and trim might follow in a future video.
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[@Josh.1234]

So how are you preventing water from going behind your roof to wall flashing? I usually either slit the WRB and slide it behind then tape or maybe use straight flash by itself without slitting the WRB?

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Josh, You're right, slitting the Tyvek and sliding the step flashing up behind it is definitely the right way to prevent water from getting between the two structures, but as the foot overhang above is so close to the stoop roof below, and water never gets on the siding up there, I felt it was unnecessary in this instance. In hindsight, I should have done it anyway, especially as this is a video that others might follow. Yours is a great comment and I'm going to pin it and recommend everyone run the flashing up behind their water resistant barrier.

[@Josh.1234]

@@FamilyFriendlyDIY you got a point, that overhang and it's proximity to the step flashing makes it really unlikely water will get behind. Honestly I hate slitting the WRB, specially if you are trying to make your envelope tight. I bet using one of the dupont flashing tapes would work pretty good there to seal the flashing to the tyvek. Or even just put a second layer of tyvek from the overhang lapped over the step flashing I am just finishing up a 5x8' gabled portico on my house (part of a complete home gut and rebuild) so fun to see other approaches.

[@philipzanoni]

You're so right about how hard it is to find good videos on stoop roofs like the one you're building. 😊

[@river4837]

Always fun watching a pro. People don't realize the work involved and the miles walked in a day not to mention how many times up and down the ladder. Working off angles. Fabricating off the ladder. Carry a tool belt with everything you might need. Holding weight while trying to secure the piece. And they do this EVERY day.

[@kensimmo]

Thank you so much for this video, I wish I had seen it a few days ago before I built a canopy.

[@upsideways]

Great video. Nice slow pace for learning

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Thank you :-)

[@sociopathmercenary]

Trying to figure out what to do above the walkout basement door in my home. I'll probably do a wider single slope away from the house to make a little porch. However, this was a great video that gave me lots of ideas and things to think about. Thanks a million!

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Thnaks for the kind comment. All the best on your project!

[@dadmezz4024]

Thank you.just what I needed.

[@robertthompson5908]

My front porch has an old rusty metal roof over it. I would really like to do this on my house. Your video is very inspiring.

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Go for it, Robert. All the best to you. Thanks for the comment.

[@Syfyany]

You did a great job you encouraging me to do my front porch at home, thank you

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Thanks, Salah! I wish you the best on your porch-if you decide to go for it. 👍🏻

[@Al0f1]

Wow! Thank you for this!

[@oneofakindlifestyle]

Thanks so much for posting, youre video is so detailed and calm I learned a ton. 😊😊

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Thank YOU for your kind comment! It is much appreciated :-)

[@lmrob21]

Thank you for the detailed process.

[@jaimieorfanos4684]

Thanks so much for this great video!!

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Thank YOU for the kind comment, Jaimie!

[@timothywear6388]

Dave I am building a 5 x 5 porch cover and your detailed video helped tremendously. Could I ask what type of nail or fastener were you using in your nail gun?

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Certainly, Timothy. I was using 3.25 inch full head nails.

[@ibrazeau3044]

Good video. Thanks for posting!

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Thanks!

[@frightcrazyjim]

Thank you! Nice info video!

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Thanks for the kind comment!

[@chrisallen3741]

Dave, i enjoyed your instruction. I have a question, maybe unrelated but….i have a metal roof too….are you concerned about how much snow load will not only hit the roof you have but what about the snow standing on the building side….should there be a sharper pitch to help move snow off…..i have a large roof in maine where the snow slides off the roof with a lot of force

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Good question, Chris. I live in South Carolina where we don't even have to calculate for snow loads. I believe our average annual snowfall is 2.5 inches. You'd definitely want something steeper or slicker in a snowier climate.

[@garysullivan9243]

What thickness is your OSB on top? 3/8 or 7/16? Nice work.

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

7/16. Thanks:)

[@nephewsque6751]

Great job very detailed.. how much does something like that cost to build? I'm in the south soi know prices may vary

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Well, this was pre-(you know what). Materials were probably less than $200 USD in South Carolina. Right now it might be about $300. But if you were to have someone build it for you, they'd likely charge a couple thousand. Hope this helps.

[@nephewsque6751]

@@FamilyFriendlyDIY Thanks. Yes it helps. Materials prices changed, but the labor price is the same no matter where you are . 👊

[@JohnDoe-jc3cl]

@@FamilyFriendlyDIY Subscribed. Because you gave a price; I’m a carpenter and I’m grateful to know what a ballpark price might be. ( I’m undercharging). Thank you

[@ZussieMakesit]

Like #777 😅 Great video! I’m doing an awning for my house, what is the board you put on the roof on top of the beams? I saw a bunch at the store but don’t know what the thickness I’d need and if it’s OSB or what it’s called, thanks! Ps. Sorry about your phone! Gotta add weights to the tripod next time 👍🏼

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Thanks. It's 1/2" inch or 7/16" OSB. ... All the best on your project, Zussie!

[@ZussieMakesit]

@@FamilyFriendlyDIY Thank You! that helps a lot! I'm figuring this all out and hope I can make it very nice like yours! Mine is going to be only the flat awning , thanks for the good wishes!!

[@toolsntruck941]

U could have built it on two sawhorses and lift it up on to ledger with a cleat under it and save a lot of time just don't sheet it till it's up then you can rack it and timber lock it to the exterior if you block the exterior wall with 14 3/8 post cut offs.just saying it would be a lot less ladder work And better attachment to the house

[@jakejohnson7714]

less talking is great the others talk too much thank you!

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Thanks for the kind comment, Jake!

[@jolldoes1515]

Good job what is your pitch

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Thanks, Joll! ... It’s 4/12.

[@jolldoes1515]

@@FamilyFriendlyDIY + Thanks I m gonna poor the concrete slab then frame my back porch then do the roofing . I subscribed

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

All the best to you, Joll. And thank you!

[@WyattBest]

Can't count how how many times I have gotten a measurement wrong by trying to read the tape upside down, or trying to add or subtract part of an inch upside down and gone the wrong direction from the inch mark...

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

I know, right? 👍🙂

[@toolsntruck941]

Why no birds mouth notch on your rafters? That would keep the pitch from relaxing can't count on h.2.5

[@Down2hunt]

Appreciate the video. How’d the final posts turn out and maybe a follow up showing?

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Thanks. I didn't have time to do a full video on the posts, but I think I got a few short clips. The garage is finished now, so I might be able to do a follow up where I talk about this among other things with the garage build. ----If you want to see a follow up on the garage, please give this comment a thumbs up.

[@Down2hunt]

Absolutely. I just bought a new house and already planning on the stoop cover using your vid.

[@loclam7768]

How did you replace the post? Really love this video thank you for the step by step. Also did you just nail it into the house or did you add screws?

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

That's awesome. Good luck!

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Good question (and I might do a follow-up video to better explain). I did come back and use long screws to fasten the ledger and first "truss" to the wall studs; so everything should stay put. ... As for the posts, I used treated 4x4s on top of metal post bases (see link below) that I anchored to the concrete with 1/2" wedge anchors (see link below). The tops of the posts were screwed into the roof framing with (4) 3&1/2" deck screws per post (one each side). Then they were finished by wrapping in fiber cement trim. zinc plated post base: www.lowes.com/pd/USP-4-in-x-4-in-Triple-Zinc-Wood-to-Concrete-Cast-in-Place-Base/3365876?cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-prd-_-hdw-_-google-_-lia-_--_-framinghardware-_-3365876-_-0&store_code=1983&placeholder=null&gclid=Cj0KCQjwzZj2BRDVARIsABs3l9JXhjxj-Mws77cJ3TB3H_zxMUqUhTuK6vA8C-nVFbXfbMgJOox05cEaAvnmEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds wedge anchor: www.lowes.com/pd/Red-Head-5-1-2-in-x-1-2-in-Wedge-Anchors/1000775814

[@Shakpickleball]

How much doest it cost to build through contractor?

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

I don't want to lead you astray, Shakir. Prices could vary greatly. If I were doing this for someone, and was completely finishing it out with roof, siding, trim, and posts, all painted ... I'd charge about $3,500.

[@Shakpickleball]

@@FamilyFriendlyDIY Thank you

[@thebrushhawg]

Man, i really would have found a way to get those beams flush to the soffit. Esthetically it would have been so much better. Inset and deepen the birds mouth, increase roof pitch, go to a thinner, multi layer LVL.

[@stevewalls5070]

Definitely not a professional but doing good work

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Appreciate the kind words!

[@donholtman2467]

Stoop is to small

[@hillside6401]

"not exactly perfect" ,....... we know bro

[@toolsntruck941]

Sounds like you know building and the sounds of guns you should quit building and become a cop .you know the laws and can here when there being broken.thanks for pointing out that in this video .lost my attention when you commented about law infractions

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@may141986]

your fingers are a distraction

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Thanks for the input