I'm building a deck with a covered porch above that will not allow for column post to carry through to the structure above. Our only means to attached the porch structure column is by resting it on the deck itself above the column and other framing members resting on that column below. I'm not real crazy about attaching the above column to the deck itself, and a bit concerned as to how it will look as well as the stability of the railing system attached to it. Any thoughts as to a better attachment method. Thanks