Pitched Roof On Top Of Flat Roof

Pitched roofs are usually much heavier than flat roofs so an easy replacement may not always be possible.

Pitched roof on top of flat roof.

Since 1992 we ve been helping clark county make decisions about their roofing systems both pitched and flat. Building a pitched roof over an existing flat roof it depends on a lot of variables like the condition of the existing flat roof including the state of the joints and the material its made of. If the structure contains windows then you ll need a low pitch for example. Contact warner roofing and construction.

If you have a high rise building converting your flat roof to a pitched one may not be applicable. We re familiar with all city and county codes and understand what works best in our four season climate. It s not an easy job and requires at least two people but the results are worthwhile and you don t need extensive knowledge of carpentry to do it. Flat roofing systems come with benefits and drawbacks.

A membrane system is a sheet of roofing material which we install to keep even standing water from leaking into the building. A sloped roof is more capable of removing water from the building s exterior and can be an attractive alternative to. The flat roof typifies modern and contemporary architecture however a flat roof is prone to leak. Anything pitched 3 and 12 or less is considered a low sloped roof.

Either way your home s existing design may interfere or affect the changes you can make. The slope on a flat roof is too small to shed water and the shallow slope tends to collect leaves and debris that act like dams. When we roof a flat or low slope roof we use a membrane system to cover it. When it comes to the disadvantages some property owners are being pestered by leaks.

Changing the garage to a pitched roof takes work but brings greater protection as well as more room in the garage. If excessive damage is present you might not be able to do this at all. A pitched roof provides more structure and stability than a flat roof as well as excellent drainage in areas that receive large amounts of rain. Pitched roofs are anything 4 and 12 or above.

To get rid of ponding water problems. However a flat roof is an inexpensive and. If it is determined that your building can support a pitched roof the next step will be the removal of all of your roofing materials and the main roofing structure. Have questions about changing a pitched roof to a flat roof or even flat to pitched.

A flat garage roof isn t the best thing to have on a structure as it s subject to pooling water and snow.