Some people climb mountains.
Roof over deck stairs.
Make sure the frame has the appropriate blocking to ensure a solid connection.
Also it s a good idea to have lighting in the area with the roof.
Attach the side beams to the tops of the posts using three inch wood screws.
Simply glue together three sides slide them over the post glue and clamp the last side in place and then never worry about painting or staining again.
Do not attach the post base to only decking.
Oct 22 2015 explore brian dicola s board staircase to roof deck ideas on pinterest.
Either way a roof extension is a great way to cover a deck but often it s darker than a pergola awning or pavilion because there are usually 2 solid walls and sometimes 3.
Order it at home centers and lumberyards that carry azek products.
The deck roof of today isn t the drab concoction so many of us remember.
Have no fear though.
Porch decks require 25 additional psf for roof loads for a total of 80 psf.
Notch the tops of the posts so that the beams will recess into the posts and rest on a ledge.
Cozy gathering space outdoor.
For those who desire a bit more shade and privacy while soaking up the rays however a deck roof may be in order.
This design of elevated decks with stairs makes a nice connection between the house and the back yard.
Azek column wrap is available for 4 4 6 6 and 8 8 posts.
7 types of covered decks 1.
The potted palm trees offer a beautiful touch to the deck.
Installing a porch roof over an existing deck is usually not recommended unless the deck was originally designed to support a future porch.
Building a shed roof over a deck.
The glass fence on the deck isn t really necessary.
Typical decks are designed to support 55 psf lbs per square foot.
That said it s not always the case.
Then the stairs are created with no rails to connect the deck with the back yard.
As beautiful as they are functional the modern deck roofs are an extension of and not a deterrent from the luxurious deck.
Construct the roof whether flat or gabled using 2 by 4 framing.
Add 1 2 inch sheathing to the top of the roof using eight penny nails.
Install post base connectors to attach the support posts to the deck frame.