I am replacing old yellow pine T&G on a covered porch. The porch is over a finished basement which currently gets wet when it rains. I am planning to replace with an EPDM membrane and Tendura T&G. The difficulty is that the original 8″ thick knee wall style railings were installed after the flooring. The knee wall is 4″ off the floor. I am seeking a method of floor replacement that does not involve removing the railing system, which incidentally is covered with cedar shakes. Can anyone suggest a way fasten the PT plywood, membrane, 2×4 sleepers, and T&G without removing the railing or a cost effective alternative.
Thanks,
RSquared
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If I understand you correctly, you plan to install a membrane to keep water out of the basement. Trying to do that while working around the exisitng handrail posts will be an exercise in vain. Every post penetrating the membrane will be an opportunity for a leak.
I'm sorry, I thought you wanted it done the right way.
There will be flashing around the posts. That is not the issue that I was seeking help on.
Ok, I didn't answer your querstion directly. My point was meant to be that it would probably be a better job if you removed the posts and installed a continuous membrane, then find a way to put the handrail on without penetrating the membrane.I'm sorry, I thought you wanted it done the right way.