I repair replace and build decks i do not notch my 4x post but when it is there already i like to use metal bracket on the two sides and if possible go underneath the deck and beef up the framework and add more support were i can the main idea in my opinion on rail system and support depends on how high the deck is.
Get PriceThe rubber roofing I’ve been using for 15 years—a glue-down, 60-mil EPDM membrane from International Diamond Systems— offers several advantages. It’s reliable, it’s fairly easy to work with, and it requires no special tools. That said, a lot of people subcontract the roofing work and build the deck themselves.
Get PriceIf your deck has a gap between it and your house, this might not be a problem as you can simply build a stand-alone deck cover. However, many decks are right next to the back of your house, which raises a few issues. Joining a home-made roof to your existing roof might require a level of expertise that you don’t really have.
Get PriceInstalling a porch roof over an existing deck is usually not recommended unless the deck was originally designed to support a future porch. Typical decks are designed to support 55 PSF (lbs per square foot). Porch decks require 25 additional PSF for roof loads for a total of 80 PSF.
Get PriceBuilding on an Existing Deck Where local building codes allow this practice, you can bolt a patio overhead’s posts directly to existing deck beams, joists, or other heavy structural members. Or, you can lag-screw through post bases and decking into the top of a deck joist or beam.
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