Crunk Juice is also the name of a 2004 album by Lil Jon and the Eastside Boyz.
Re: tying the porch roof into the main house... I'll add I'd also go with 5/8 CDX ply for the roof sheathing. That added 1/8 goes a long way to resist uplift , and as you know wind in your area is a BIG issue.
Letâs say your porch is 6 inches above the height requiring a railing. All you need to do is to add 6 inches (do 7 inches to be safe) of dirt around your porch to create a raised bed. Surround this dirt with rocks to keep it contained and add some plants. Now the ground is higher and code does not require a railing.