Fix Up Your Decks Roof

For those who desire a bit more shade and privacy while soaking up the rays however a deck roof may be in order.

Fix up your decks roof. Use deck screws to reattach the good end then cut a piece of like decking to fill the gap and screw it to the joists. To help get it in the right spot mount several sets of galvanized plumbing pipe straps on the deck posts or railing in key places. Fix any damage to the underlayment which is the layer underneath the roof shingles or tiles. In the first installment of our how to series iko tv host john derosa reviews how to prepare your roof deck for a roof repair.

Dress up your deck with knockout containers. Take a walk around your deck and feel for soft spots under your feet. Flatter areas along railings or beside a door with pots that can hold tall striking plantings such as this tropical canna ringed with fuchsia coleus and lantana. Cut replacement deck boards from matching lumber using a circular saw.

Those measurements minus the thickness of the purlins will give you the widths of the spacer blocks. Cracks bubbles and blisters in the sealant are also common. Look for pooling water weathered flashing failing seams and peeling caulking. Use straps with a slightly wider diameter than that of the umbrella pole.

Remove any damaged deck boards and cut off the rotted portion all the way back to the centerline of the nearest joist. Then attach the remaining 2x4 purlins by screwing them to the spacers. Cut the spacer blocks and screw them to the bottom of the joists at the marks. Check the handrails and balusters then replace any damaged sections.

Draw a line around the column about 2 inches above the rotted area and install a temporary brace under the deck porch or roof. Rinse and let dry. Eavesthe eaves are edges of the roof that overhang the exterior wall. Repeat this procedure so that all the columns look exactly the same and have the same dimensions.

Have no fear though. Interior water damage can mean a roof leak so if you see any call a professional. Clear all furniture and debris so you can have a clear view of every square foot. Now you can put shade right where you need it.

One of the keys to having gre. Apply in the solution with a scrub brush. Take a look at the deck. Measure down from the deck joists to the string at the other purlin locations.

Then slip the umbrella pole through the straps until the bottom of the pole rests on the deck.