In this case one corner of a neighbor s porch sunk about 1 5 inches over the last couple decades.
Porch roof sagging at corner.
I thought it was going to be some semi major construction removing the existing sagging beam and replacing it.
First i cleared out a level area under the porch next to the sinking support column.
Installing the downspout outlet on the low portion of the roof sending water back towards the sidewall and or hanging the gutter from strap hangers while options were unfortunately not acceptable to me.
Sagging porch lines are common on older homes.
The house was built in 1905.
This is how it looked just a few days ago.
Learn how to install a two column design system to properly support a porch roof.
Jack up the porch roof 7 3 4 inches to make room for the new taller beam images 1 and 2.
Roofs are under dead load.
How to repair a sagging support beam.
Over many years surely the corner of this roof simply sagged.
Over time old school wooden pier style supports rot out or sink giving.
If the beam is not properly nailed it can also pull loose and this contributes to.
Now carefully remove the bracing and lower the porch roof on to the new beam images 3 and 4.
It has been fully enclosed around 1970.
The sag is about 1 5.
The corner was only being supported by one column.
The 4x4 corner support column and the brick footing seem to be in good shape.
This is typically a result of poor foundation work or no foundation at all.
Cost skill level.
For less than 20 and a couple hours time i was able to level the sinking side of the porch.
Well it turns out that fixing the sagging roof issue on my front porch was way easier than i had thought it would be.
I would like to lift the corner up and add blocks to raise the one corner.