This will provide the surface for you to attach the decking.
Installing a roof on a deck.
For deck roof posts dig holes for the roof posts and pour cement to keep them secure.
Notice that the tops of the 6x6 support posts are notched to hold the header beam.
A metal deck roof will add shade and make your deck or patio space more comfortable during the hot summer months.
Another reason you might want to cover your deck is so that you can use it all year round.
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.
Convert the space under a second story deck into a dry spacious patio by installing this simple.
The under deck ceiling design.
Check local building code to see if you can attach a patio roof directly to your deck.
If you have an existing deck it s possible to add a roof to it by installing additional supports.
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.
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Porch decks also require larger footings than deck footings.
Use thru bolts for a solid and strong connection.
Always check the local codes.
Install temporary bracing to keep the support posts level and in place.
These roofs are usually easy to install over a deck or patio just make sure you re not breaking any local building codes.
Install the header beam.
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Building on an existing deck.
Most deck roofs require separate footings from the deck to support the weight of the roof throughout the seasons.
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Install the 2 2x10 header beams to the notched 6x6 support posts.
Blow out the dust fill the hole with epoxy and insert the rod to the required depth.
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Then you will install sleepers or flat 2x6s laid flat every 16 on top of the roof surface.