Flat Roof Deck Covering

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Flat roof deck covering.

Call toll free 1 877 860 9333 mon. Many homes in new england have walk on flat roof decks with living space under them and 90 percent of these deck roofs leak ruining your rooms. Stains on sheet rock ceilings popping hardwood flooring wet carpets and rotted framing are just some of the damages that you may sustain as a result of these leaks. What s the difference between a regular roof and a flat roof and why does it require different material.

Tufdek is a waterproof vinyl decking supplier for outdoor vinyl deck covering and flooring for patios stairs pool decks sundecks roof decks and walkways. The rolled asphalt roof covering is similar to putting asphalt shingles on your roof. Duradek system of waterproofing decks flat roof decks and balconies. Some deck builders simply frame these decks flat and leave it to me to solve the problem by sloping the base coat of my cementitious coating like a giant shower pan.

As beautiful as they are functional the modern deck roofs are an extension of and not a deterrent from the luxurious deck. Just enough slope to drain water but also flat enough to be a problem if not constructed properly. It consists of multiple layers of tarpaper rolled in asphalt and applied to the roof. For those who desire a bit more shade and privacy while soaking up the rays however a deck roof may be in order.

8am to 4pm pst. As we will see below the epdm rubber roof has largely emerged as the flat roof of choice due to its ease of installation and relatively low cost. But this potentially adds a significant load to the deck since the average 1 4 inch thick coating weighs about 2 1 2 pounds per square foot. Have no fear though.

If you would like more information on how you can incorporate a walkable flat roof into your projects to create private outdoor leisure space contact an authorized duradek dealer in your area to discuss your options. Rooftop deck flooring is specially designed to not puncture or tear the waterproof membrane of a flat top roof. Here s how tufdek waterproof decking stands out on a flat roof deck. Of course flat roofs are not flat but have a very slight roof pitch of between 1 4 to 1 2 per foot.

The deck roof of today isn t the drab concoction so many of us remember. That means that not only does it act as a roof for the underlying structure it also acts as a deck membrane. The key is in the. When it comes to waterproofing.