Too much sun can damage your skin and cause your outdoor furniture to fade or degrade before its time.
12x8 decks with roof.
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Joining a home made roof to your existing roof might require a level of expertise that you don t really have.
The international residential code requires railings on any deck that is more than 30 inches off the ground.
Use this guide from the experts at the home depot to find deck shade ideas and learn how to add shade to a deck or patio.
If you feel like getting more creative lowe s deck designer is a great way to create plans for your own custom.
However many decks are right next to the back of your house which raises a few issues.
Putting up a new roof above the new rear deck.
How many deck posts should a 8 x12 deck have.
For a small deck 10 12 feet for example determines how much lumber you ll need by using your detailed plans to count all the pieces of each size.
Most builders use 4 by 4 inch lumber.
12 foot 2 4s 8 foot 2 6s and so on for all framing members including stairs and railings.