Typically, the roofer will fashion a metal or membrane flashing collar around the base of each post and the deck is 9'high with 4x 4 treated post extending on up to support the roof.
Deck Roof Support Posts. I would rather not tear up the deck to dig holes for the roof posts. Paul nichter, a contractor in islesboro, maine, responds:
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I have a rather standard deck with 4x4 posts every 4' and 2 2x6 beams with metal ties. Q how can i mount newel posts to a deck on a flat roof without cutting into the roof? Post driving tool protects the post support as it is hammered into the ground.
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Most deck roofs require separate footings from the deck to support the weight of the roof throughout the seasons. For use with 45mm, 65mm & 90mm fence supports. I would rather not tear up the deck to dig holes for the roof posts. Paul nichter, a contractor in islesboro, maine, responds:
