1. Based on the footer depth information obtained from the permitting department, dig three holes at that prescribed depth. All of the holes need t...

2. On the piece of 6-by-6 lumber, mark off three sections that correspond to the desired porch height. These sections will attach to the column bas...

3. The ledger board runs the width of the porch and attaches the porch to the house. If necessary, remove siding in this section using a utility kn...

4. Double up and attach two 12 foot-long pieces of 2-by-10 lumber to the metal footer bases to form the rim joist. Attach the remaining two double...

5. Attach the single joist hangers every 16 inches on-center both to the ledger board and to the parallel 2-by-10 board. Cut six of the 2-by-10 boa...

6. Because this porch is 12 feet wide, you can use 12-foot long appearance- grade pressure-treated boards for the flooring, running them the entire...

7. Though the porch is not yet complete, it is easier to finish the porch flooring at this point since the surface is still free of obstructing rai...

8. A railing is not always required by code; it depends on the height of your porch, for instance. If your porch is 30 inches above the ground, you...