Flat Roof Deck Surfaces

Duradek vinyl membranes provide an easy one product solution that meets building code requirements for both a roofing membrane and pedestrian surface in a single application.

Flat roof deck surfaces. Membrane roofs are attached in a variety of ways. Epdm is classified as rubber roofing. Nothing presents luxurious private outdoor living space quite like flat roof decks. A roof deck supports the roof elements but does not provide complete protection.

I tore everything up replaced the wood that needed it and built up the base and covered everything in epdm. Walking deck membranes are a finished membrane or coating similar to linoleum or rubber which allows foot traffic and regular living use. Applying gacodeck adds the waterproofing layer to a roof deck. They can be partially loose laid and held down with river rock ballast requires roof structure to support the weight or fully adhered to the roof deck.

The key is in the word flat. By paul wa i have an interesting problem. Building a floating deck on an epdm rubber roof surface. What s the difference between a regular roof and a flat roof and why does it require different material.

Compared to older roofing systems epdm weighs lighter. Most roof decks leak because they are typically made of flat roofing materials that were created over a century ago and were not designed for use as roofing for residential homes and living areas. This lightness eliminates the need for owners to use reinforcement for their roof decks. Traditional roofing products can provide the waterproofing component for your flat roof applications but a second product is required for the pedestrian surface.

The modified bitumen option is a single ply rolled roof available in traditional torch down systems and newer peel and stick systems. Roofing contractors can install epdm using different methods. Another reason is the original design flaw implemented by architects and or builders who have no experience in flat roofing and do not have appropriate roofing technology to use. Raindrop roofing northwest offers walking deck membranes the best waterproofing solution for balconies decks patios built in flower boxes and flat roofs to be used as a deck.

The peel and stick method is available as a do it yourself option. Epdm and neoprene roof seams are fastened by adhesive and pvc roof seams are heat or solvent welded. This flat roofing dominates the market because it s affordable and strong. When a roof deck has a center drain the framing layout and sheathing installation become more complicated.

Flat roof decks waterproof and walkable. A traditional torch on flat roof is not a desirable surface for a functional flat roof deck. When a roof is flat it actually will have a very slight slope water is going to spend a lot more time in one place giving it more time to find a way underneath the roof surface and into the structure. I am taking a 25x25 roof over a garage that was done in decking then tile and leaked.