If you re only replacing the portion of the roof with damage you need to find out the.
Patio roof rotting.
Furthermore you won t experience rotting cracking or warping like you may see with wood.
Locate nails that hold shingles in place by lifting up on the end shingle above the one you plan to remove.
Locating and mounting the ledger is normally a fairly easy process.
Prepare replacement deck board.
Parts of a house attached patio roof.
It s a problem that demands immediate attention and there are no quick fixes.
Rotten boards on your roof can lead to leaks and more rot.
The ledger should be attached before the foundation is built for a deck patio roof posts and other structure.
Draw a line around the column about 2 inches above the rotted area and install a temporary brace under the deck porch or roof.
Using a chisel and hammer or a saws all chip out the damaged wood below that mark.
Remove the rotten wood.
Pry up shingles around the damaged area.
Rotted boards are the result of moisture reaching the wood.
Repeat this procedure so that all the columns look exactly the same and have the same dimensions.
Inspect joists and remove rotted portions.
Remove the shingles over the area of the rotted roof decking identified previously.
Aluminum patio covers are available in many styles and colours.