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Hi everyone,
We just bought this 50 year old Queenslander. We're not sure why the side patio is built with this awkard layout where the front portion is narrower than the rear portion. I like to think that the previous owner ran out of building materials or budget lol. Anyway, how do we go about extending the front portion so that it aligns with the rear?
We plan to either park a car under this patio roof or allow a car to drive all the way through to my backyard for additional parking.
Thank you!
Hi @ZaineC,
To bring the narrower front portion of the patio in line with the wider rear section, you'll essentially need to move the front support posts out to where you want the new edge to be. Once those new posts are in place, the roofing frame can be extended to match the rest of the patio.
The process involves removing the existing front posts and their footings, pouring new footings in line with the intended new boundary, and installing new posts. From there, you’ll need to extend the roof framing—typically by adding additional rafters or battens that mimic the existing structure at the rear—and then finish off with matching roofing sheets to keep it all uniform. Make sure to check local building regulations, as you may need council approval for structural changes like this, especially if you're planning to use it for vehicle parking.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Mitchell
Hello @ZaineC
The store carries a variety of building materials. My best advice is to measure the parts of your existing patio and making a list. For example, you'll need a structural post that is 100 x 100 x 2400 or perhaps 90x45 H3 treated. Since you are just mimicking the larger patio you can use it as a guide. Bring the list to the store and ask the trade team to make a quote so that you'll have a better idea of the cost of the parts.
In regards to the carport guide, it is a good general guide to follow. But in your situation, it would be better to copy the existing patio build rather than building something totally new. This will give you a nice uniform look.
If you need further assistance, please let us know.
Eric
