These wooden beams slope downward from the central ridge or hip of the roof down to the top of the wall, where a series of ridge boards (or ridge beams) and ceiling joists hold the rafters in place.

We placed the rafters and then attached a Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) beam to the front posts to support the three-foot overhang, and a 2x10 subfascia to the back to tie the roof framing together.

Add joist hangers if they’re missing. They’re not necessary on the ends of joists that ... Then trim and deck the landing. Trace the stair layout onto a 2x10 using an old stringer as a pattern. Cut ...