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Rooftop Deck Rails: Bad Ideas Are All Around

Rooftop Deck Rails: Bad Ideas Are All Around

Meticulous Roofing Nerds: Seattle Roofing with RoofSmart
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There are plenty of bad ideas around rooftop deck rails, and the mistakes get costly. Here's what to know before you install one. I start with local building code requirements, then cover fascia mounts versus surface mounts and why a vinyl membrane deck can benefit from a raised base plate. I also get into welded versus component picket systems and the appeal of glass railings, including topless glass. The goal is a railing that meets local code and skips the common mistakes that turn into costly fixes.