How To Build A Flat Roof Deck

First you must make sure the roof is strong enough to support 55 lbs per square foot.

How to build a flat roof deck. 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. The standing water eventually seeped through and rotted the frame. This will provide the surface for you to attach the decking. Then you will install sleepers or flat 2x6s laid flat every 16 on top of the roof surface.

Step 2 order materials. The thing is that the roof draining is through a hole in the center of the roof. These decks are often referred to as floating as they are not secured in place as a stand alone structure. Build the frame of the roof on the ground.

The joists of the deck as with most flooring will be set out on 16 inch centers. I am working on a roof deck. That means there are 4 slopes leading the rain or melted snow water to the drain. Frame up a box the size of the outer dimensions of your deck using 2.

They are merely placed on top of another structure. Step 5 add handrails. Building a deck over a flat roof is very similar to building a deck over a concrete patio. How to build a roof over a deck step 1.

So i will not be able to put the sleepers parallel to the slope. Step 1 simplify the project. How to build a deck on a flat roof. Lift the box.

Tie your existing deck posts into the roof by extending your corner posts with the 4 by 4 lumber. Hi thanks for the interesting blog. I am also planning to make a deck on my flat roof but i have some questions. Building a deck over a flat roof is very similar to building a deck over a concrete patio.

May 7 2014 before we look at how to build a deck on a flat roof here s an example of what not to do as debris settled into the cracks of the gravel roof it became a muddy sponge and the sleepers became dams with big rains.