Strips of 4 in wide epdm provide a layer of protection between the sleepers and the roof.
How to build a deck over a porch roof.
Use a tape measure to measure from the floor of the deck to the edge of the roof.
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Building on an existing deck.
And developers are finding old buildings.
Check local building code to see if you can attach a patio roof directly to your deck.
Place pier blocks so that the posts will be against the inside of the support frame.
If you want to build a free standing deck cover then you don t need to measure the height of the roof.
Whenever i install decking over a roof i make sure the framing is structurally sound and properly pitched to drain water.
The sleepers aren t fastened in place and the floor floats.
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.
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.
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Make any free standing structure at least 7 ft 2 1 m tall so there is plenty of clearance under it.