Patio Covering

[TheBloodguard]

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I have done some light carpentry and framing but I'm not that familar with putting in ledger boards or the best way to frame this. I'm thinking of hiring someone to do the ledger boards or ? and then frame it, paint , and roof it by myself with the help of friends occasionally weekend by weekend.
What would be the best way to frame this? The area just outside the patio doors is roughly 22 feet wide by 7 ft and the larger patio area is roughly 50 feet by 17 ft. I would like to frame and cover it all.
Having someone run ledger boards all along the wall seems best to me instead of separating the structure from the house. A friend recommended that the overhang over the patio should be cut flush to the wall which will allow the ledger board to be put further up and allow a higher ceiling on the patio.

 

[TheBloodguard]

Also any advice on hiring a contractor or carpenter.
I assume it is pay 50% upfront 50% at end for most?
What does a City Building inspector need before I proceed? Outline of Framing and materials?
Best paint to use?
Best wood?
How to get a good price if I'm buying alot of wood?
Type of roof? Someone suggested getting a Hot Tar roof
but I was thinking of something a little nicer, maybe tongue and groove type.
Other suggestions?

 

[iRONic]

Originally posted by: TheBloodguard
General view

I have done some light carpentry and framing but I'm not that familar with putting in ledger boards or the best way to frame this. I'm thinking of hiring someone to do the ledger boards or ? and then frame it, paint , and roof it by myself with the help of friends occasionally weekend by weekend.
What would be the best way to frame this? The area just outside the patio doors is roughly 22 feet wide by 7 ft and the larger patio area is roughly 50 feet by 17 ft. I would like to frame and cover it all.
Having someone run ledger boards all along the wall seems best to me instead of separating the structure from the house. A friend recommended that the overhang over the patio should be cut flush to the wall which will allow the ledger board to be put further up and allow a higher ceiling on the patio.

What's your budget?

Have you considered a roll out awning?

Your town hall should have all the permit/plans/inspection requirements.

 

[bctbct]

If that is EFIS you need a professional design for attaching anything to it. Nice house, I would do grass before a patio cover

 

[iRONic]

Roll out awnings.

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[AlienCraft]

What does a City Building inspector need before I proceed? Outline of Framing and materials?

Plans, especially since this appears to be new construction. If this is going to be an enclosed patio, you will need a permit which will most likely require a "real" set of drawings. (depends on municipal code)
Attaching to the house with the overhang cut back will require some real thought, since your roof is not asphalt shingles.
It looks like you might be able to remove the fascia board and get some height without cutting the overhang.
Get a bid from a contractor that does room / patio additions.
The shine of the lowest cost bid is tarnished by the application of lowest paid talent and substandard materials. Get several bids and take the one in the middle.

 

[TheBloodguard]

Thanks for the replies.
Budget, I would like to keep it low and do most of the grunt work myself but I would like to get the main framing done by a professional, especially if it involves attaching to the house.
I called 5 contractors asking for a patio covering bid and only two have called back in the last 3 weeks. Of the two, one was a no show and the other gave me an estimate for $8700 to get the permits, sign off, patio covering anda Hot Tar roof. No painting included. I think that is reasonable and I'm seriously considering it but if I would not mind saving 3-4 grand and spend it on patio furniture, grill , and additional much needed backyard grass and sprinkler system.
I looked into awnings briefly but would prefer a wood structure.