Lean to Front Door Cover Plans

This step by step woodworking project is about lean to front cover plans. This is a super simple project that I have designed so you can add some shade and protection from the elements to the front door. This cover is ideal for a L-shaped front porch, because the roof is lean to shaped. You can adjust the size of my plans to suit your needs. See my other DIY projects HERE.

We recommend you to invest in the best materials you could afford. Therefore, you should buy weather-resistant lumber, such as pine or cedar. Always take accurate measurements before adjusting the size of the components at the proper size. Drill pilot holes trough the components before inserting the wood screws, to prevent the wood from splitting. See all my Premium Plans HERE.

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Building a lean to front porch cover

Materials

A – 2 pieces of 4×4 lumber – 55″ long BEAMS
B – 1 piece of 4×4 lumber – 42′ long, 1 piece – 51″ long BRACE
C – 4 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 91″ long RAFTERS
D – 17 pieces of 1×6 tongue and groove lumber – 55″ long ROOF
E – 40 sq ft of tar paper, 40 sq ft of asphalt shingles ROOFING
F – 1 piece of 1×4 lumber – 55″ long TRIM

2 pieces of 4×4 lumber – 10′
4 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 8′
9 pieces of 1×6 tongue and groove slats – 10′
1 piece of 1×4 lumber – 6′
40 sq ft of tar paper, 40 sq ft of asphalt shingles
6″ screws
3 1/2″ screws
1 5/8″ screws
stain, wood filler, wood glue

Tools

Safety gloves, glasses
Miter saw, jigsaw
Chalk line, tape measure, spirit level, carpentry pencil
Drill machinery and drill bits

Time

One Weekend

How to build a front door cover

Building the beams

Use 4×4 lumber for the support beams. Make the decorative cuts to one end of the beam. Smooth the edges with sandpaper.

Building the brace

Make the L frame by locking the 2 beams together. Drill pilot holes and insert 6″ screws to lock them tightly. Next, you need to assemble the brace that supports the rafters on a side. Use a miter saw to make 45 degree cuts to both ends of the the diagonal brace. Fit the frame to the frame and lock it into place with 3 1/2′” screws .

Fitting the brace support for the front porch cover

Fit the brace against the wall and plumb it with a spirit level. Drill pilot holes and insert 6″ screws to lock it to the house framing.

Fitting the ledger beam to the house

Next, attach the ledger beam to the wall. Use a spirit level to make sure the beam is perfectly horizontal. Drill pilot holes and insert 6″ screws into the wall framing.

Building the rafters – front patio cover

Next, build the rafters from 2×4 lumber. Mark the cut lines on the slats and then get the job done with a circular saw.

Fitting the rafters

Fit the rafters to the top of the beams and place them equally spaced. Drill pilot holes and insert 6″ screws to lock them into place tightly.

Fitting the end trim for the front porch cover

Use 1×4 lumber for the trims. Attach it to the side of the porch cover and insert 2″ nails to lock it into place.

Slats for the front door cover

Use 1×6 tongue and groove slats for the patio cover roof. Align the edges and insert 1 5/8″ screws to lock the boards into place tightly.

Fitting the roofing to the front entrance cover

Lay tar paper over the front entrance cover and then install the asphalt shingles. Install the drip edges to make all the joints waterproof.

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Last but not least, you need to take care of the finishing touches. Therefore, fill the holes with wood putty and then smooth the surface with sandpaper. Apply a few coats of stain / paint over the components to protect them from the elements and to enhance the look of the house.

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