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Decking over flat roof

Zanne N
last year

Hi Everyone!


I recently moved into a house that has a flat roof I can walk out onto from the main bedroom. The old roof was recently replaced with a new layer of EPDM and the existing railing was removed during the process. I'd like to add decking material and new railing to create an outdoor space I can enjoy.


I have two general questions:

  • I've having trouble finding a railing style that matches the style of the house with a sturdy attachment method. Most of the railing systems I found have posts that pass through the roof or are mounted where my gutters currently are.
  • Is there a preferred decking over a flat roof? The two methods I've seen are deck pedestals (looks simple) or creating a wooden frame made from joists with a taper that matches the roof pitch. I'd like to eventually add a pergola to it so I would prefer something robust enough to handle the load.

Thank you!




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