The roof above our 2 back rooms is a flat- top rubber roof. The only way to get out there is to go out the 2nd door in our upstairs bathroom. There's no enclosure out there and it should have a railing. The ins agent said we could do one ourselves with 2x4's.
What's the best pre-treated wood and hardware to use?
The door is right beside the edge of the roof, and in the 5 years we lived here, I've never set foot out there. I'm a chicken $hit.
2006-09-02 16:03:07 · 3 answers · asked by Patty Pooh Pooh Pie 5 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
try going with cedar pre treated lumber you can get them at any hardware store and they will help you in how to install them just take a picture of your roof's edge so they have some idea of what they need to supply you with along with the measure ments of the roof you are needing to rail good luck
2006-09-02 16:25:32 · answer #1 · answered by christy b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Home depot or lowes sell premade fence panels. You probably need one that is about 3 feet high and no more than 4 inches between each picket. Attach these to some short (3 foot)pieces of 4 x4 at each corner and evenly spaced between them. You may need a diagonal piece of 1x2 on each panel to keep it from racking (falling over sideways). nail a 2 x4 to the house at each end to attach to. Don'tnail into your roof. Maybe glue a block of 6 x6 under each post to attach to. They make special screws for treated wood.
2006-09-02 17:02:35 · answer #2 · answered by jdris52@flash.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cedar log railings last a long time. Pressure treated wood is also very good. Use stainless hardware
2006-09-02 22:49:08 · answer #3 · answered by want2wild 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋