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12 Porch Roof Ideas for Your Home

Porch Goals

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A porch is a laid-back place to enjoy some fresh air. Whether on the front, side, or back of the house, a thoughtfully designed porch can boost curb appeal, and beckon people to use the small, outdoor space more often. Adding a roof is a great way to add shade and make the space feel even homier. Check out these creative porch roof ideas to see how adding a little cover can make a big difference.

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Back Porch Roof

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Extend the home by adding a roof that allows you to slide open the back door and remain covered as you enter the back patio. This will create an indoor-outdoor feel when the doors are open. It’s the perfect way to enjoy an al fresco dinner party and still have easy access to everything that’s needed inside.

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Porch Roof with Skylights

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Keep it classy with a timeless design while adding modern skylights. This porch roof is especially pleasing as it allows so much of the sky and surrounding scene to be enjoyed from the comfort of the patio while allowing people to stay covered from the elements.

Related: 10 Smart Ways to Bring Shade to Your Outdoor Space

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Glass Sheet Porch Roof

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This innovative porch roof design is both aesthetically pleasing and functional. The glass offers a sleek, unique appearance while allowing more light to shine through. Sitting beneath it feels like there’s no roof at all, and yet the coverage is surely there.

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Wraparound Porch Roof

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A wraparound porch is filled with possibilities, from decorating with hanging plants to outfitting the space with comfortable, stylish furniture. With the home’s roof extending out over the porch, plenty of protection exists. Paint the porch ceiling a bright, cheery color and install ceiling fans to keep a comfortable environment all summer long.

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Sunroom Porch Roof

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A sunroom porch is great for enjoying the outdoors no matter the weather. Use different building materials and colors for the sunroom that will stand out from the rest of the home. A tin roof is especially nice for listening to nature’s music, like the rain coming down.

Related: So, You Want to... Build a Porch

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Balcony With Gable Roof

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Enjoy the view from up high by installing a balcony off the bedroom. Relax and take in the sights on the small porch concept while remaining protected from the sun, wind or rain with a gable porch roof.

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Vaulted Ceiling Roof

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Turn a patio into a grandiose seating area. A vaulted ceiling is just the trick to create a larger-than-life look that feels luxurious. Add touches like intricate stone columns that will stand out from wooden furniture and a wooden ceiling as well.

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Open Air Porch Roof

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Extend an existing porch roof without the need for shingles, intricate angles, or major structural support with an open-air pergola porch roof. This design is great for an outdoor dining area that seeks to let the sunshine in during the day, and a view of the stars at night.

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Metal Porch Roof

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If you can’t commit to a full roof, try something like roofing panels. The patio pergola shade structure makes for a slight amount of shade and a whole lot of style. The look will ensure the patio feels separate from the rest of the outdoors without inhibiting views.

Related: 14 Inventive Ideas for a Perfect Porch

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Small Back Patio Roof

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If the goal for the backyard is to maximize lawn space, keep the patio concept small. This design extends the home’s roof over a small concrete area that’s perfect for placing a bistro table and chairs or hanging a charming porch swing.

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Flat Roof Porch

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Transform the front of the home into a large porch on ground level. A flat roof on a one-story has midcentury appeal. The porch beneath the roof will feel understated yet spacious.

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Ornate Porch Roof

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An old home like a Victorian deserves a wraparound porch with style. This one features fun and intricate trim that stands out, and an arched design over the door that’s typical of a Victorian.

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Porch Roof Designs and Deck Roof Ideas

Which roof style should I consider for my Denver area covered patio, roofed deck or porch?

Here at Archadeck of Greater Denver and the Foothills, we frequently field questions from clients considering a roofed outdoor project about might be most desirable roof style for their backyard plans.

As designers and builders of multiple outdoor roofed decks, porches, and covered patios we are happy to help with the many variables that influence porch and deck roof design and construction. Adding a roof to any outdoor living area introduces several important decisions that will have major impact on the final project. Roofs come in many sizes, shapes, and slopes and each factor is important in determining the success of the final project.


Metro Denver covered deck design with single-slope shed roof.

Hip roofs, gable roofs, shed roofs, flat roofs, and various combinations of all of these can be used to compliment your outdoor project. There are a variety of considerations to be taken into account in the final design that influence aesthetics, functionality, and durability.

What are some important considerations in porch and deck roof design?

  1. How does the roof design compliment my house design? Certain roof shapes and designs may not fit on to your existing house, while others may add value and look original. Most people consider this to be very important in their final decision. If you want your new roofed deck or covered patio to compliment the design of your home, your choice in roof style is crucial.
  2. How does the roof design effect light penetration under the roof and to any windows that will be covered by the new roof? This issue can be very important to the final plan. The direction of the light, the shape of the roof design, the height of the roof, and the size of the roof all need to be taken into consideration. In some cases, clients are seeking to obstruct the light and glare from one direction and in other cases they may wish to minimize any reduction in light to the existing windows. All these factors influence the final design.
  3. What shape of roof will provide the best durability and drainage? The most attractive design is of little use if it does not drain properly or is not durable. We have been to newer homes with existing roof drainage problems that need to be solved as part of a new porch or deck roof addition.
  4. Will my deck or porch roof attach safely and permanently to my house? There are many important building details involved in the design and construction of a new roof that is connecting to your house. Proper flashing, roof slopes, water flow, and snow load ratings all need to be taken into account. All roof additions require a building permit and in many cases an engineer’s or architect’s approval.
  5. Will my new roof be supported properly to stand up to all the vagaries of Denver wind, weather, rain, and snow? If you have lived in the Denver area for any length of time you know that the weather here is highly variable to say the least. All of our roofs are designed and built to exceed the load requirements of the building codes, and to withstand the heaviest snow fall. If you live outside of the Denver metro area at higher elevations, additional snow loading reinforcement will need to be taken into account, to meet code and safety standards under high snow conditions.
  6. And lastly, how do various roof designs impact cost and the project budget? Not all roof designs have the same cost basis, even if they are the same size. Roof shape, slope, height, and column support design influence cost and budget. In general, the simplest single-slope “shed” style roofs are the least expensive but may not work in your specific situation. Gable roofs, hip roofs, and various combination designs will cost more than single slope roofs but are very popular!

Note: If you have come here in search of flat roof porch ideas, it is important to know that Archadeck of Greater Denver does not build flat roof porches. Some clients might identify a single-slope or shed roof design as a flat roof. Flat roofs are not typical to porch design and construction, as they require rolled roofing products that are more often used for commercial buildings, rather than porches and homes.

As you can see from the above considerations, porch, patio, and deck roof design and construction needs to account for a lot of variables to create a successful project. At Archadeck of Greater Denver and the Foothills we make sure that each of these issues is covered in the design and construction of your roofed deck, covered porch, or patio. Successful roof additions are permanent and will have durability equal to or greater than your existing home.

Hip Roof Porch Designs

Hip roof designs are often used for custom porch or patio covers. They are very attractive, inside and out!

And whether you realize it or not, a hip roof porch design will be structurally stronger than a gable roofline. Aided by multiple inward slopes, a hip roof will stand up against strong winds and heavy snowfall. What’s more, those same slopes offer a bit more shelter beneath than a gable roof, which is typically open on one side. We custom-designed and built this hip roof as a patio roof cover in Arvada, Colorado.


Hip roof design, patio roof cover in Arvada Colorado

Can you apply a hip roof to any type of porch design?

Yes, you can. Whether your porch is open or screened, ground level or elevated, it can be designed with a hip roof, so long as your existing home will accept the roof connection. Here is another example of a hip roof design...

Hip Roof Screen Porch Design

This beautiful hip roof screened in porch is a fantastic complement to the home’s existing rooflines. The screen porch roof mimics the original architecture, providing a seamless integration of the new porch to the existing home.


Screened in porch with a hip roof, exterior and interior

Porch Roof Design by Way of 2nd Story Deck

Some porch roof designs offer a bit of the unexpected. Imagine that you are considering building a deck on the second story of your home. Now imagine the walk-out space below being made into a cozy living space, with a porch roof made possible by the deck above. Archadeck of Greater Denver and the Foothills can help you optimize your use of the spaces outside your home. This is one such project, with a custom composite deck on the second story and a spacious covered porch tucked beneath – so expansive, in fact, that it affords multiple living areas. You can have your deck and porch roof too!


2nd Story deck offers the perfect porch roof design below

This under-deck porch roof design has full electrical installation behind a beautifully finished tongue and groove ceiling application. The space can be kept cool by the shade it offers and by the addition of a large ceiling fan. Use after dark is no problem, as we completed this porch roof design with recessed lighting, as well – bringing amenities you would find indoors, outside the home.

If you’re looking for a Metro Denver deck builder, call Archadeck of Greater Denver and the Foothills to schedule your complimentary deck design consultation. Call (720) 704-1556 or complete our online form here.

Also read: Choosing the Right Metro Denver Deck Builder

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Roof over the porch: main views

Porch of a private house with a roof

The porch of a private house is its calling card, and the presence of a roof above it, designed in accordance with the design decision of the entire ensemble, will be a stylish addition.

In addition to decorating the exterior of the house, giving it a finished look, the canopy over the entrance group also performs purely practical functions: it protects the entrance to the house from bad weather and the scorching sun, prolongs its durability. In addition, you must admit, it is much more pleasant to go out the door not under heavy rain, snow or hail, but on a platform protected from these natural phenomena.

Let us consider in detail the name of the roof over the porch of a particular design, the existing options for its manufacture.

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according to the Roof. in the form of a hanging canopy, usually small in size; and a solid structure, in which one side is attached to the wall of the building, and the other is supported by supporting pillars. Supports are most often made of wood, brick, concrete or metal.

Porch with canopy roof

This design will protect from vertical precipitation, but will not help with "oblique" downpour, and will not save the porch area from the harmful effects of climatic factors. Small hinged visors rather perform a decorative function.

Supporting roof for house porch

This canopy on wooden supports allows even a small seating area to be placed on the porch.

According to the form, the roofs are divided into the following types:

If there is no exact understanding of what and how to make a roof over the porch, we suggest watching the video in this article.

Porch roof samples:

Canopy can also be made over a window or attic balcony, garage.

Roof of a house with a garage and a porch

Canopies over the porches of a private house can be open or have side walls that can reliably shelter from the elements. Often, a balcony on the second floor can serve as a roof for the porch.

Roof option for attic and porch

Canopy for the entrance group is a frame with a roof fixed on it. Recently, frameless hinged systems have also become widespread, which are mounted using special mounts and brackets. In most cases, they are made of glass.

Frameless glass canopy

Porch roof materials:

Wood can also be used as roofing material. These are different types of wooden tiles: shingle, shingle, shingles, plowshare.

With proper processing, such coatings last up to half a century, but it makes sense to use them if the roof of the house itself is covered with the same material. However, in recent years, wood has been actively replaced by more practical designs.

Wooden tile roofing

Slate sheets

Cellular polycarbonate

Bituminous tiles

Metal tile

Modern Glass Porch Roof

Roofing material is chosen according to the taste of the owner and the style of the building. The canopy can be a logical continuation of the roof of the building, and the same material is used for covering as on the roof.

Or, on the contrary, it can contrast sharply with the decoration of the facade and roof of the building. The coating must be moisture resistant, resistant to ultraviolet radiation and temperature extremes. Frames are most often made of metal or wood.

Important! The metal frame must be treated against corrosion, and the tree - from pests, rotting and fire.

Metal frame

Wooden frame

Consider several options for how to make a roof on the porch with your own hands.

Fabrication of awnings

Before properly roofing a porch, it is imperative to carefully measure and prepare a system design.

When designing a roof over an entrance group, it is important to adhere to the following rules:

Production of a canopy from polycarbonate using a metal frame

Documents that describe the requirements for metal canopies: GOST 23118-2012 "Building steel structures", SP 20.13330.2011 "Loads and impacts".

  1. A frame drawing is drawn up.

Structural frame

  1. Material is purchased (profile pipe 20x20 mm, 20x40 mm, or metal corner 25x25 mm), from which the roof of the porch will be made by hand, anchors for attaching the visor to the wall.
  2. Frame components are being cut. If welding will be used to connect parts, stock up on a welding machine and electrodes. If the assembly is carried out with a drill and a drill for metal, holes for fastening are prepared.
  3. Weld spots and traces of rust are treated with sandpaper. Before attaching the frame to the wall, it should be primed and painted with an anti-corrosion compound.
  4. After the paint has dried, the canopy frame is screwed to the wall with anchors.
  5. Using a grinder, a polycarbonate sheet of the desired size is cut.
  6. Roofing is mounted to the frame using self-tapping screws with thermal washers. Special profiles are put on the ends of polycarbonate to prevent dirt and water from entering.

Important! Ensure that the thermal washers fit snugly to prevent the ingress of moisture and the formation of condensate.

  1. The visor can be decorated with forging.

As a result of simple actions, you get such a simple and reliable do-it-yourself porch roof:

Polycarbonate canopy

Next, let's look at how to make a roof on the porch using support posts.

Making a roof over a porch on supports

Let's analyze the option of making a roof using a wooden frame and supports, covered with metal tiles.

To carry out the work we will need:

Sequence of work:

  1. A place for a canopy is being cleared, the place for installing supports is marked.
  2. A horizontal support beam is attached to the wall with anchors (as shown in the photo).

Mounting the horizontal support

  1. Wooden poles should be dug into the ground, pre-treated with a protective compound.
  2. The pits in which the supports are installed are concreted.

Mounting poles

  1. Horizontal beams are attached to the vertical poles.
  2. Rafters are mounted to the beams.

Mounting the frame

  1. Laying the edged board battens.
  2. All wooden structures should be treated with an antibacterial compound.
  3. The roof can now be attached.

Working with metal tiles is a simple process, but you should follow some rules:

  1. You can finish the ceiling, for example, with lining.

Ceiling decoration

  1. The final touch is the design of the entrance group. Wooden parts are painted in the desired color. A good solution would be to install ceiling or pendant lights, enclosing structures.

This article examined the main types of protective structures above the entrance group, coating materials, their pros and cons, analyzed some options for how to make a roof on the porch of a house with your own hands.

Do-it-yourself roof over the porch

The decoration of any country house, of course, is its roof, a small canopy over the porch near the front door. Peaks can be of the most diverse shapes, designs, designs. But their characteristics are not limited to the decoration of the facade of the building. They are also designed to protect the entrance doors to a building or a small extension from the negative effects of natural factors, such as rain and snow.

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Variants of canopies over the entrance doors to the house into the house, a canopy of considerable size will allow you to equip an additional area for outdoor recreation. Perhaps, according to the house construction project, a balcony is provided above the entrance doors, which will serve as a roof over the porch.

When choosing a project, building materials for erecting a canopy over the porch with your own hands, it is recommended first of all to take into account the climatic conditions of the region in which the house is located.

Types of canopies over entrance doors

Form types:

Design features of canopies over entrance doors

The roof over the porch of the building can be of the most diverse shapes and sizes, but general requirements are imposed on its arrangement, the fulfillment of which will ensure:

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Most private homeowners choose them. For the construction of frames of such structures, a metal profile acts as a building material, metal tiles are often used as a coating, the installation of which is carried out on the crate using a wooden truss system. This design is suitable for brick, concrete private cottages, other buildings, for example:

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A porch roof of a similar design can also be used for buildings where wood-like building materials were used as facade decoration.