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   DanH | Jul 14, 2006 04:12pm | #1

   This involves basic knowledge of framing design, framing, flashing, roofing, and trim. Probably any book on basic home construction would give you the background.

   The two critical areas are:

   1) Properly attaching and bracing the structure so it doesn't sag or (worse) start to fall off.

   2) Properly flashing between house wall and the structure's roof, to prevent water intrusion.

   There are two basic styles that could be used: "shed" (sloping back to front) and "gable" (peaked in the middle and sloping off to each side). Deciding which style you want to use would be one of the first steps.

   If Tyranny and Oppression come to this land, it will be in the guise of fighting a foreign enemy. --James Madison
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   jrnbj | Jul 14, 2006 04:14pm | #2

   Post a picture & I'm sure you'll get lots of suggestions..
   While there may be articles in the magazine, I don't recall anything specific to a small entry overhang......