In the photo below a pergola type roof was added to create shade.
Extending the roof line to create a front porch.
Strong and sturdy this should do you good in most weather condition.
Front porch shed roof.
Try to envision this home without the extended porch it makes a huge difference.
Tour the 660 square foot cottage.
Rather than crowd the porch with furniture dueling porch swings were hung and guests are encouraged to pull out chairs.
As aptly shown in this example you can create a big porch space similar to that of a veranda using wooden pillars to support the tin roof.
This cost did not include any labor or waste disposal fees.
The cost of extending my 30 foot long roof overhang 14 inches was 340 or 11 50 per running foot for materials.
Mar 23 2016 extend roof for front porch addition bing images.
The homeowner widened and deepened the front stoop turning it into a porch that s 28 by 8 feet.
By definition a patio porch would be covered and that s great if you can do it.
A good estimate for a contractor to do this same roof overhang extension would range from 50 to 85 per running foot.
In case you are thinking about extending your porch area a tin roof inlaid with tiles can be a great idea.