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.
Jacking Up an Existing Roof. Before replacing a porch column with a new one, you first have to remove the old one. Because the column is likely supporting a heavy roof structure, a temporary support will need to be used. How to raise a porch to replace the column is a matter of choice. A roof jack is the best choice for this job, although some people choose to use 2x4s.