Floating Deck Over Rubber Roof
However i would highly recommend that you consider a that the epdm is lying flat on the roof subfloor without any sharp objects that can puncture the edpm once sleepers are laid over top and placed under load.
Floating deck over rubber roof. Seal the drip edge. You can use 2x material laid flat or 4x material also as sleepers. On rubber built up and tar roofs this often results in leaks. You can do a floating deck and is really your only option.
Rooftop decking attaches to treated wood sleepers separated from the roofing by strips of epdm. First you must make sure the roof is strong enough to support 55 lbs per square foot. Aluminum drip edge over the corner of the roof. It s best to build the wooden deck in removable sections for cleaning and maintenance of the rubber roof and repair of the membrane if ever needed.
The ponding should have been addressed when the structure was built or when the roof was replaced. Onto the board below. These decks are often referred to as floating as they are not secured in place as a stand alone structure. Guide a knife along it to trim the excess rubber.
Next you will need to install a watertight epmd rubber membrane over the top of the roof deck for protection against water infiltration in place of roofing materials. A properly constructed epdm roof should last 40 or more years. Spread the adhesive on the rubber roofing and about 2 in. Elevated patio spaces can provide a luxurious outdoor sanctuary that rests above the chaos of the city and or the street.
As a result many flat roofing decks have ponding situations where water pools for longer than 72 hours after a big rain storm. They are merely placed on top of another structure. I ll be reviewing the bison products pedestal and deck tile system on this episode of the build show. Use uncured epdm tape to cover the nails and seal the drip edge to the roof.
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