Whenever i install decking over a roof i make sure the framing is structurally sound and properly pitched to drain water.
How to build a deck over a porch roof.
Make any free standing structure at least 7 ft 2 1 m tall so there is plenty of clearance under it.
And developers are finding old buildings.
Use a tape measure to measure from the floor of the deck to the edge of the roof.
How to build your own deck roof 1 if you like the idea of having the roof above your house s roof you need to make sure the support posts are within 4 feet or so of the original gutter on that side.
As you can see the guys are getting a great start on the framework for our new rooftop deck.
Write down the measurement.
Strips of 4 in wide epdm provide a layer of protection between the sleepers and the roof.
Building on an existing deck.
Let the epoxy set leaving it overnight will assure that it is rock solid and then add the anchor bolt anchor washer and nut and tighten.
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Place pier blocks so that the posts will be against the inside of the support frame.
Now there s been quite a trend over the last few years for people to move back to downtown areas.
The sleepers aren t fastened in place and the floor floats.
Blow out the dust fill the hole with epoxy and insert the rod to the required depth.