Winter Support Braces for Porch

Dad sold the C * C · 10-27-2017, 04:07 AM

A builder friend of ours did similar to what was said above. He had a 2x4 laid down on the floor and had upright 2x4’s (studs) every 3 to 4 feet with another 2x4 along the ceiling.

I think he had rigid insulation between the top 2x4 and the ceiling to protect it a bit and have some give to the structure. Once it's up you mark all the boards for easy setup next year. We used these for years until he decided to put a solid roof over the whole trailer and porch.

10-27-2017, 04:07 AM	#5
Dad sold the C * C Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 273 Thanks: 119 Thanked 62 Times in 40 Posts	A builder friend of ours did similar to what was said above. He had a 2x4 laid down on the floor and had upright 2x4’s (studs) every 3 to 4 feet with another 2x4 along the ceiling. I think he had rigid insulation between the top 2x4 and the ceiling to protect it a bit and have some give to the structure. Once it's up you mark all the boards for easy setup next year. We used these for years until he decided to put a solid roof over the whole trailer and porch.