Reverse Slope Deck Roof

Lower than the purlin along the house 12 x 1 4 3.

Reverse slope deck roof.

Consider including an ice and water barrier too. The most common type of deck roof the gable roof forms a triangular shape projects along a ridge down the center of the deck and overhangs the enclosed space. The most common styles are gable hip and shed. Plan to space the 2x4 purlins parallel to the house and 3 ft.

To provide drainage the panels should slope toward the outside edge of the deck about 1 4 in. It works well for long and narrow decks but not for deep decks because of the slope required. This significantly sloped deck roof allows for proper drainage of rain and. If the span under your deck is 12 ft for example the purlin at the outer end of the deck should be 3 in.

Because he is on a small lifestyle block he has a tank for water so i was thinking of having the new deck roof slope the reverse so being at the high point at the end of the deck then sloping down into the top of his existing spouting so any water collected on the new roof would land up on his existing roof and into his tank. Brian cornwell writer brian cornwell founded next luxury in 2007 as a magazine for modern gentlemen. 1300 211 355 licenced bld 240199. Custom designed skillion with 13 degree angled pitch to make sure the back of the house stayed cool in summer and warm in winter.