The quality of the roofing products.
The long dark loadded above roof.
In 1995 that seemed pretty good.
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The posts should stack directly above a support post below and not within the span of a beam.
Photograph 1 above left.
Load limits on the roof of a building.
However a roofing project that is characterized by shoddy or amateur workmanship can lead to higher costs in the long run.
Relay to your architect any special setbacks such as rules that the front of the deck start 8 feet behind the roof ridgeline or that the height of the deck be no more than 2 feet above the midpoint between the gable and the rear of the roof.
This type of staining algae as the other posters have said will usually only happen on the north facing surface of the roof.
Got ourselves a kinda r 35 roof assembly when you factor in the thermal bridging.
There are tons of reasons to build a deck over a roof from creating a romantic outdoor breakfast nook off a second floor master bedroom to providing a second floor porch on a city house.
I felt pretty clever.
Roof pitch is critical for proper drainage and a long lasting roof surface.
Make sure to adhere to the roof pitch guidelines outlined in the article to ensure a long lasting well drained roof.
A simple 3 tab shingle roof may be warranted for 20 to 25 years.
Obtain the requirements for a deck above a sloped roof from your jurisdiction s permits office.
Same with condensation on your car glass.
Original roof uninsulated rafter framing with board roof.
Many do it yourselfers make this mistake before they even begin.
Putting a new roof onto a home is an expensive but necessary cost for homeowners.
Here are 10 of the most frequently seen roofing mistakes.
So how long does a roof last.
While the lifespan of each shingle color is basically the same there are some very.
Colder roof surface condensing surface.
When installing a new roof or replacing an old one you may be considering whether to choose a dark colored roof or light colored roof.
Roofs are under a lot of pressure.
States seems to be making its way north.
Blocking must be installed adjacent to the rim joist.
An architectural shingle roof that can take a little more punishment may be warranted to last 50 years.
Installed new shingles over a fully adhered membrane and the house looked pretty darn good photograph 3.
A reliable roof membrane and details that minimize any damage to the.
The type of roof matters.
Answer 1 of 6.
Be sure that the deck floor frame is at least as thick as the entire cross section of the post above and below.
Specialty roofs like slate or tile may not need a roof replacement for decades.
A 2015 article in engineering green buildings stated that an increase in the popularity of light colored roofs in southern u s.
No matter the reason the keys to a long lasting deck above a living space are the same.
In order to stay intact and in place a roof must be able to resist loads both permanent and temporary that are pushing.
