James Lee wrote in message ...
I'm thinking if it is a good idea to add anchoring support
to the entire structure on the side of that roof support and
then sawing off the portion back by about 2 feet, so that
the structure rests on the anchoring supports, away from the
roof.

Sorry, forgot to add that the anchors are for 2 or 3 4x4 posts
on the house side to provide support.



james

James,
Your description of the carport structure lacks enough detail to make
a suggestion impossible.

The goal appears to be removing the metal carport roof from the house
roof.
That's a Good Thing, since any movement of the carport roof risks
damage to the shingles.

Some questions to ask and answer before proposing a solution:
Will changing the present arrangement change the way rain runs off the
house roof?
Is that a problem that can be solved?
Is there a frame that needs to be changed to keep the roof in one
piece?
What shape members are in the frame?

These and perhaps other questions should be solved before work begins.

Tom