Having a manufactured roof is like a savior in the always-increasing property rate. Having one can ensure you a better price, but you may have it so plain that it needs further improvement here and there.
As you’ve read this article, you may wonder about the possibility of adding a porch roof if you are willing to work on it yourself, find out how to attach a porch roof to a mobile home.
How to Attach a Porch Roof to a Mobile Home Roof
First, you should know what kind of roofing you want for the porch. If you want a simple sloping deck roof, it would be easier to make the roof for a mobile home.
The procedure for attaching a porch roof is pretty easy to do. You must only prepare the timbers for the posts, beams, and rafters. Don’t forget to purchase the required screws and tools required as well. Of course, you need to previously measure the size of your timber to make the roof the correct size.
Having built several porch roofs on mobile homes myself, I found that the key to a sturdy structure is in the careful measurement and selection of materials. Ensuring you have quality timbers and the right screws makes all the difference in the durability of the porch.
Then, to attach a mobile home porch roof, here is what you need to do:
- Build the roof posts for the roof side that sticks to your house wall. It would be better to do this first than install the other posts.
- Then, pick a position for your next posts. Place the outer side posts if you are already sure about the position.
- Then, attach the horizontal headers for your mobile home porch roof. Then, install the beams.
- Afterward, you can attach plywood to the porch roof and add roofing felt and shingles to complete the process.
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If you are following the procedure, you must remove the outer posts if you are about to move away. However, since the installation is relatively easy to do, you should not worry about it.
From my experience, securing the outer posts firmly to the ground is crucial. I recall a project where inadequate anchoring led to the porch shifting during a storm. Using proper concrete footings can prevent such issues.
Attach a Porch Roof to a Mobile Home Roof with an Existing Deck
Do you have a mobile home with an existing deck? That would be easier to attach a porch roof in this setting. However, just like the procedure, you must first prepare the design you want on your roof and purchase the required items.
Let’s say you are building a simple front-sloping porch roof. The procedure of making such a roof will be as follows:
- Build the posts first on the back side of your house’s deck. Make sure that the back side of your posts got attached to the wall as well. You can secure it with some kind of nails or screws. Then, set the posts also on the front side of your deck.
- Next, you need to attach the horizontal headers to accommodate the rafters later.
- Then, attach the beams.
- Place the plywood onto the beams and secure it using screws.
- Then, cover your roof with roofing felt and shingles to finalize the process.
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The procedures mentioned above are pretty similar to one another. The difference lies in how the posts are put. The outer side posts should be attached directly to the ground if you have no decks. Meanwhile, a mobile home with decks only requires you to attach the posts on the fence—not directly to the bottom.
In one of my projects, attaching the posts to an existing deck was much simpler. The deck provided a stable foundation, allowing for easier alignment and securing of the posts. Just ensure the deck itself is sturdy enough to support the additional weight.
Key Steps in Attaching a Porch Roof
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| Build Roof Posts | Attach to house wall first, then outer posts |
| Attach Headers | Secure horizontal headers for rafters |
| Install Beams | Place and secure beams |
| Add Plywood | Attach plywood to beams |
| Finish Roof | Cover with roofing felt and shingles |
