Crunk Juice is also the name of a 2004 album by Lil Jon and the Eastside Boyz.
Re: tying the porch roof into the main house... I'll add I'd also go with 5/8 CDX ply for the roof sheathing. That added 1/8 goes a long way to resist uplift , and as you know wind in your area is a BIG issue.
Note how the porch roof is supported by the house on two sides. The porch post only supports one-fourth of the total roof and floor loads. Nevertheless, the porch roof structure is heavy and must be supported during remodeling. We installed a pair of long 2x6's to prop up the roof.