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Deck rails ending on roof slope

5 years ago

I am doing a project that has the deck rails that are ending on the roof slope. How did you attach the rails to the roof?

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CogitateDesign, PLLC
5 years ago
As I recall, they were friction fit with construction adhesive. The railings are decorative, there is no access to the roof... so structural/human impact loads were not an issue.
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