Remember to raise the tie-in framing on the existing house roof ¾ in. above the porch framing to compensate for the difference in thickness of the 3/4-in. plywood and 1-1/2-in. roof boards, so ...

Building an unattached porch is similar in concept to building a deck. In fact, you start with a basic deck design and then add screened sides and a roof. Add a screen door and it is completed.

Q. Our 90 year old house has a front porch that is falling apart. It looks like the stones that are holding up the front posts are tipping to the side or sinking downward, pulling the porch floor ...