Roof Deck Floor Framing Plan

A plan view shows the deck as viewed from above.

Roof deck floor framing plan.

It also may include a partial view of the decking railing and any other structures attached to the deck. The footings for porch decks must be larger than deck footings. The drawing shown combines a view of the framing with the decking installed above the beams. Any use of any plan on this website is at your own risk.

It illustrates the exact location of piers beams and joists. Post base connectors. Many building departments require a local architect or engineer to design plans for porch roofs because of the increased snow roof and wind loads created by adding a roof. Building a shed roof over a deck.

Many of the deck plans include features to make your deck unique including arbors pergolas built in benches and planter boxes. Gable end porches will also require an additional footing in the center of the side rim to transfer the truss or rafter loads to the footings because the framing of the roof is perpendicular to the floor framing. Complete a plan overhead view. Consumer and builder accept all responsibility and liability for all aspects of the use of any plan found on this website.

The process of framing a deck includes creating connections between joists beams and support posts in order to build a code compliant deck structure. Many porches use 22 diameter corner and intermediate footings.