Roof Over Front Door Entrance

Attach the plywood board to the exterior side of the front door where you need the roof.
Roof over front door entrance. In a couple months when the weather warms up we are replacing our front door and adding a wider roof over the door. How to install a gable roof over a front door entry. Best exterior door ideas. Before we build one let s discuss what a gable roof actually is.
I love simple and pretty front doors. What is a gable roof. See more ideas about house exterior doors door overhang. It should also extend 1 to 2 feet beyond the sides of the door.
According to the dictionary a gable roof is a roof with two sloping sides and a gable at each end. The board should be placed foot to 1 foot above the trim of the door. A roof overhanging an exterior door provides a high degree of protection from the elements both for the door and anyone using it. We are going to attempt to use the same width door to keep it simple but my mom loves the double side light doors so widening the door way may be necessary.
While the overhang will not protect anyone from side winds it helps to keep the rain and snow off anyone standing at the door. Aug 30 2019 explore jean watson s board roof over doors and windows on pinterest. The thing that you should know about door overhang is that it is a tiny awning or cover that hangs over the door literally and protects you from sunlight rain or snow.