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Depends on the bending strength of the wood and the weight of the roof. I've propped up a roof with a piece of 3/4 strapping and I've had a house raised without supporting the porch roof at all and it wasn't an issue.
 
Depends on the bending strength of the wood and the weight of the roof. I've propped up a roof with a piece of 3/4 strapping and I've had a house raised without supporting the porch roof at all and it wasn't an issue.

That’s also a good way to Raze a house. ;)
 

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