I've searched everywhere and I can't seem to find a definitive answer on this. I want to build a roof over our deck and I'm wondering the best way to attach the support posts to the existing decking structure.
I've asked two of the builders that built the place and both tell me that they would just sit the posts directly on the deck and bolt/screw the post straight through into the existing post below. No stirrups/brackets or anything.
Doesn't seem right to me.
I've also bought the Allan Staines book on Decks & Pergola's and I can't seem to find what I'm looking for in there either (unless I missed it).
I'm sure this has been done a million times before, could someone just tell me straight the proper way to attach the new posts?
The deck footings ARE rated for a roof and the roof will be polycarbonate (Laser Lite).