Building a transparent roof over porch against the rain

Links: eco/building , http://www.buildmagazine.org.nz/assets/PDF/Build-155-38-Design-Right-Veranda-Design-And-Construction.pdf

• Nails: hot dipped galvanised for outdoor use. Outdoors use 16d double-dipped galvanized nails
• Joist hanger -
• Wood
  • Posts 100 x 100 mm - the legs
  • Bearers 250 x 50 mm H3.2 (Supporting beams)
    • Bracers - offcuts form triangles for stability
  • Rafters (150 x 50 H3.2)
  • Battens (50 x 50 H3.2)

  • Ledger

  • Joist

• Nails etc
  • Nails 100mm Galvanized

  • Coach bolts & washers (120 x 12mm galvanised)

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