Out here on California's Central Coast, it's rare to find a house without a deck. If you don't see one in the front of the house, it's probably in the back, and many of them are attached to the house.

Expert advice on how to attach a patio roof to a house, with step-by-step instructions and construction diagrams. Where to Attach a Patio Roof Ledger Mounting the Patio Roof Ledger Fastening to ...