Then run joists connecting the front of your roof with the rear every two feet along the length of your roof.
How to build a deck on a rubber roof.
But here it s a little bit more of a challenge.
One of the challenges in building a deck on a roof like this that s unlevel is the deck needs to be level.
Adaptit group are your south east queensland construction experts.
Frame up a box the size of the outer dimensions of your deck using 2 by 4 inch lumber.
By paul wa i have an interesting problem.
First you must make sure the roof is strong enough to support 55 lbs per square foot.
Building a floating deck on an epdm rubber roof surface.
I am taking a 25x25 roof over a garage that was done in decking then tile and leaked.
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.
I tore everything up replaced the wood that needed it and built up the base and covered everything in epdm.
A properly constructed epdm roof should last 40 or more years.
Still leaf debris and organic matter that gets through the slats in the decking will build up on the rubber roof and hold moisture.
And it s inexpensive and easy to build using materials found at any home center.
Step 1 build the frame of the roof on the ground.
Next you will need to install a watertight epmd rubber membrane over the top of the roof deck for protection against water infiltration in place of roofing materials.