1” x 12” Trim conventional roof rafters with ceiling joists. The porch roof structure is made up of a top chord (rafter) at the slope of the roof and a bottom chord (ceiling joist) which is horiz ntal …

Clear the porch of tools and materials before lifting the beams. Assign a Lift Leader who will coordinate the lifting activities and will provide instructions to the lifting crew.

Each catalog tried to cover a wide range of tastes, yet most of the porch millwork can still be broken down into three broad stylistic groups: Classical, Victorian era, and Arts & Crafts.

When planning your project, be sure to review the DECK AND PORCH REQUIREMENTS below to understand the various requirements applicable to your project. If you have any questions, …

This handout lists general code requirements relative to porch construction. The stamped, approved Plan and Survey shall be kept on the job site and readily available until the final …

Wolf Serenity Porch tongue and groove porch boards can be installed on standard joists, spaced a maximum of 16” center to center. Ideally, the joists should be sloped away from the structure …

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