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   aaron_agosto | Apr 22, 2012 05:31pm | #1

   Why not do a floating deck? Which way do your rafters run? If they run across the roof in stead of with the pitch, you could taper some 4x4s then lay joists across those. Then you could just attach the railing posts to the joists, or 4x4s. I would consider putting a rubber roof down first, then save some of the scrap rubber to put under your 4x4s to cushion the roof.

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   calvin | Apr 22, 2012 05:37pm | #2

   aaron

   Remember, not all people live in a location where the winds are light and variable. 

   The recent spring storms prove the point in even areas where tornadoes did not touch down.

   It'd be a shame to see that platform land on his car.  I would think inspection would have some say over it as well.

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   DanH | Apr 22, 2012 05:52pm | #3

   Around here it would be quite illegal to have a deck that wasn't anchored somehow.

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   aaron_agosto | Apr 22, 2012 06:15pm | #4

   Hm, floating decks are pretty common out here. They are usually at least anchored to the house through the walls though, so its not completely un anchored.

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   jr40 | Apr 22, 2012 08:39pm | #5

   Roof Deck

   Rafters run with the pitch.  My concern is about allowing rain, snow and debris to flow off the roof as it drains off the deck. And how to adequately secure the deck without creating leaks.  I'm about ready to give up on this.  I am afraid to bolt into the roof and create leaks that will create headaches later on.   

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   DanH | Apr 22, 2012 09:19pm | #6

   It seems to me your original thought of attaching mounting blocks/sleepers covered with membrane would be pretty good.  You just need enough height above the surface so that standing water won't get to the bolt holes -- probably 1.5" would be plenty.  And, of course, orient the blocks so that they don't dam up water and so they're over substantial roofing framing.

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   jr40 | Apr 23, 2012 07:48pm | #7

   Roof Deck

   Thanks Dano, I'm goning to give it a try.  I did a lot of hot roofing while in college and I think I can do it although not with 475 degree  asphalt.   I think  2x4 blocks glued, covered with roof adhesive and then rubber roofing up the sides of the blocks with plenty of sealant should work.   But I will be watching Breaktime just in cast someone else has done this with a better procedure.  Thanks again.  Appreciate your time.

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   DanH | Apr 23, 2012 09:03pm | #8

   Yeah, the tricky part is getting a good bond between your materials.  If the "rolled roofing" you're referring to is hillbilly shingles then getting a good bond may be a problem.