Place pier blocks so that the posts will be against the inside of the support frame.
Putting a deck on a built up roof.
Can you build a deck on a pitched roof.
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.
Build the frame of the roof on the ground.
The under deck ceiling design.
Lift the box.
The footings for porch decks must be larger than deck footings.
As a result most decks have inadequate footings to support a new porch roof.
A deck on a sloped roof requires a different approach to the framing underneath the joists.
Tie your existing deck posts into the roof by extending your corner posts with the 4 by 4 lumber.
If you simply add a roof to a deck not designed to support one without the right retrofitting you will be putting your family members and guests at risk.
Many porches use 22 diameter corner and intermediate footings.
Putting up a new roof above the new rear deck.
How to build a roof over a deck step 1.
Roof deck framing unlike for decks at ground level doesn t entail a ledger attached to the rim joist of a house.
If you want a deck with a roof build the deck with proper support whether you plan to add the roof initially or later down the road.
One of our readers rune eriksen sent us photos of his design for a home built deck.
How to build an under deck roof introduction.
I recently deleted a comment from lyubimaia as he made a very general statement but then when i asked him more.
How to build your own deck roof.
How many layers can you put on a flat roof.
Adding a sloped sheet metal roof under a deck to make a dry place to store outdoor stuff like the wheelbarrow or kids toys.
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.
I am working on a roof deck.
Convert the space under a second story deck into a dry spacious patio by installing this simple.