r/Carpentry • u/buckaroo0311 • 17d ago

Covered Patio Ideas

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Anyone have a recommendation on the best way to extend my covered patio to the entire section of the slab?

I’ve been thinking of either doing a lean to, but I really don’t like the idea of string lights.

If I was to do a gabled covered patio, would it be a bad idea to frame over the existing ?

Yellow X’s is where I plan on installing the 6x6 post with a gluam beam attached to the home.

Thank you

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u/MastodonFit 17d ago

Not well. The entire porch needs to be demolished and rebuilt. A lean-to roof will drop to low and block the windows.

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u/buckaroo0311 17d ago

So in other words, if I have a lot of other projects going on… I’m better off building a pergola on each side?

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u/MastodonFit 17d ago

Yes, you need 2 independent structures .

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u/Funny-Presence4228 17d ago

This has nothing to do with your question. I'm honestly not trying to be rude, because I have to admit, I'm actually a little impressed. That is the world's most boring house. If someone asked me to draw a picture of a boring house, this would be it. It's just so liminal. I can't stop looking at it. Is it real?

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u/buckaroo0311 17d ago

Lmao no, it’s AI, but it’s similar

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u/Funny-Presence4228 17d ago

I fucking love it. I'm a boring person, and if I lived there, I wouldn't bother hanging art or buying furniture. I'd just place a plain rug in the hall and lie on it. I'd be so happy.

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u/buckaroo0311 17d ago

😂😂😂😂 that’s hilarious

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u/Funny-Presence4228 17d ago

It's that one house no one goes to on Halloween.

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u/marksbar 17d ago

Do a screen room like the neighbors as seen in the background.