I know we have some deck pros on here.
we have, what was a covered deck off the master bedroom. Under the deck is actual basement. It’s on an outside corner. So the two railing sides are directly above cinder block walls the other two sides are walls. (If that makes sense)
The “decking” is out door carpet which appears to be glued to some sort of rubber but I have not yet pulled up any of the decking.
I did however discover that the existing rails were originally only about 2 and a half feet up. And then Apparently the PO wanted to cover it so just stuck another 4x4 post on top of the existing hand rail.
It was sketchy . So I’m re doing it. Ive done a couple decks before and helped my did with a couple as well but I have never done one on top of a waterproof surface. Just wondering what the best Method is to attach the new vertical posts to hold the roof and handrails. Currently is just a 2x4 block nailed threw the membrane and then The 4x4 post screwed to that.
Also what would the life expectancy of this water proof roof be? Never had a leak. But wondering if it’s a good idea to have it inspected or even replaced before I build a new deck on top.
It’s in really good shape being that it was a covered deck.
Thanks gents.