Your roof style may be determined by your existing structure taking into account your home s roof and window placement.
Framing deck on roof.
Strips of 4 in wide epdm provide a layer of protection between the sleepers and the roof.
A floating framing structure is your best option.
Blow out the dust fill the hole with epoxy and insert the rod to the required depth.
First you must make sure the roof is strong enough to support 55 lbs per square foot.
Adding a roof to your deck can enhance the design of your home provide shade on hot days and upgrade your existing outdoor entertainment space.
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.
Extremely happy with this purchase.
The sleepers aren t fastened in place and the floor floats.
These decks are often referred to as floating as they are not secured in place as a stand alone structure.
Hardware and tools are included for assembly.
They are merely placed on top of another structure.
We put it together in an hour really easy.
Cut four 1 foot lengths of 2 by 6 lumber for your sill plates which act as bases to support each end of a pair.
Now unlike your backyard that may be unlevel when you re building a deck you can set your post and adjust your framing nice and level.
Versadeck rooftop deck systems provide turnkey solutions for your roof deck needs.
But here it s a little bit more of a challenge.
Comments for building a floating deck on an epdm rubber roof surface.
We provde a design take off including everything you need from the materials design plans installation instructions to the technical support.
One of the challenges in building a deck on a roof like this that s unlevel is the deck needs to be level.
Whenever i install decking over a roof i make sure the framing is structurally sound and properly pitched to drain water.
This pergola offers a metal slanted roof to provide coverage from the hot sun on your deck porch or patio.
Building a deck over a flat roof is very similar to building a deck over a concrete patio.
There are several common styles for deck roofs and the most common are gable hip and shed.
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Obtain the requirements for a deck above a sloped roof from your jurisdiction s permits office.
The frame is metal and the sunshade is moveable.
Editor rich bergman.