Build a covered patio on existing slab - DIY Home Improvement …
WEBMar 16, 2011 · 2294 posts · Joined 2008. #8 · Mar 17, 2011. I retrofitted a roof over a 6" patio slab. I was required to underpin the slab using a SONO tube down to footings that were below the frost line. (4' here) Each underpin supported the roof posts. The roof posts were fastened to the slab using Simpson post anchors.
Enclosed porch over existing concrete patio? - DIY Home …
WEBJun 10, 2012 · MMM prob not a good idea. You never want to build anything structural over top of a 4" slab. You always want at least a minimum of 8" inches of continuous footer around the perimeter to build on. However, the right contractor should be able to work with what you got and give you the results your wife is looking for without any problem.
IRC Code Compliance Question: Patio Enclosures
WEBDec 9, 2015 · AH105.1 General. Exterior openings required for light and ventilation shall be permitted to open into a patio structure conforming to Section AH101, provided that the patio structure shall be unenclosed if such openings are serving as emergency egress or rescue openings from sleeping rooms.
lighting a covered, enclosed patio - DIY Home Improvement Forum
WEBNov 19, 2007 · lighting a covered, enclosed patio. Our "new" (1956 single-story ranch) house came with a covered patio (metal roof extending off the finished eaves, single pane glass windows set in treated wood walls, vents above 2 doors only, concrete floor, 2 perimeter spotlights, outdoor wiring conduits & outlets for floor/table lamps and for plug-in ...
Enclosing Porch - DIY Home Improvement Forum
WEBMar 9, 2010 · 1. I have to remove the vinyl cover (see pics) and expose the existing top plate. 2. I need to determine how many windows I am going to add and the spacing needed for the windows. I am thinking 4 or 5. I will list the measurements tomorrow. I am pretty sure the width of the front opening is 15' 8. Will double check. 3.
Adding enclosed porch to existing house. - DIY Home …
WEBFeb 28, 2019 · The back of the house has a very basic design with simple sloping roof. The plan is to add a barn roof at a lower slope starting in the middle height of existing roof spanning from one edge of the house to past the midpoint. The plan is to pour concrete foundation with majority of the porch enclosed (projected …
Ideas on how we can fix our enclosed patio/sunroom?
WEBNov 11, 2013 · The room was advertised as a "fully-enclosed patio that can be used as a bonus room." :whistling2: We didn't realize the lower panels had plexi behind them until yesterday. Building a new room would be financially impossible right now. We have tons of yard already and don't need the additional outdoor living space of a second covered patio.
Feasibility of enclosing this porch and adding a bathroom?
WEBAug 30, 2020 · Figure how you will ingress and egress the home as you can't block that entrance, but will need a way to get into the bathroom from the remainder of the house. 5 feet isn't a lot of space for a bathroom, considering a shower/tub is 5' long. Now, a 1/2 bath may be more feasible. You'll just have to get down and do a floor plan considering all ...
Enclosing a covered patio - DIY Home Improvement Forum
WEBJul 23, 2011 · Enclosing a covered patio Jump to Latest Follow 12K views 4 replies 5 participants last post by TrapperL Jul 24, 2011
Enclosing an attached porch/deck as a sunroom
WEBAug 22, 2011 · I am researching the best way to enclose an existing porch (with roof, railings and an outdoor wooden floor) that sits on concrete piers.