Recent content by erpinia

I figured the beam sits on the post would also sit on the top plate of the house. If I have it at the same level does that mean notch is out and add support below? Ive attached a picture to show how I want to start.

I have a ranch style with a roughly 5 x 12ft porch on front. The current roof is such that the eave extends over the porch and is supported by 3 4x4 posts. I want to make it a gable extension using a blind valley or California valley. I want to use 2 6x6 posts, one at each corner of the porch. I...