This freestanding deck surface was 40 feet by nearly 12 feet we re talking about a big platform but thankfully it wasn t very high which is a major concern with a freestanding deck.
Freestanding deck with roof plans.
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Unlike the ones that rely on the roof this patio features at least four posts that support the cover.
That is why it is called a freestanding patio cover.
The higher the deck is from the ground the longer its support posts will need to be and the more likely the deck will be unstable.
Since it sits on its own it is varied in sizes and heights.
Uplift is a concern because a freestanding deck doesn t have a house holding one end down.
Whether a group of parents runs to the edge of the deck to watch the kids gather easter eggs or a roof over the deck catches a bad gust of wind it is possible to tip a deck by loading one end.
Freestanding deck plan from humboldt redwood.
Designing the deck roof.
This free plan is all ready to go in one pdf file that includes building instructions diagrams and blueprints.
Any use of any plan on this website is at your own risk.
This is where the real planning began as the design of the roof would drastically effect the appearance of the finished deck.
A freestanding patio is a covered patio that sits on your backyard without being supported by the house or other buildings.
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These deck plans plan are not considered valid unless approved by your local building inspector or structural engineer.