Flat Roof Sleepers

I ve been told to use foam sleepers beneath the wood i m planning to build a deck atop a rubber roof.

Flat roof sleepers.

In this video we show you the installation of trex decking over a flat roof using the tiger claw hidden fastener system. 1 4 6 4 mm minimum gap where the decking meets a solid wall maximum of 3 8 9 5 mm recommended 3 16 4 8 mm gap between boards. One issue that many people question me about is how to create a deck that is functional without compromising the waterproof roof surface. Available for 36 48 and 63 sleepers.

Us patent d627 688. The standing water eventually seeped through and rotted the frame. To keep damage like leaks from occurring water should not stand on a flat roof for more than 48 hours. This will provide the surface for you to attach the decking.

Then you will install sleepers or flat 2x6s laid flat every 16 on top of the roof surface. Get that cool flat top look and keep your ultra cab comfort. The best way is to construct a. The roof has a minimal pitch of somewhere around 3.

There are proprietary pedestal systems that provide a very stable level and serviceable deck over a roof membrane though they are relatively expensive compared to conventional methods. Comes with aluminum reinforcemnts to re attach headliner. Before we look at how to build a deck on a flat roof here s an example of what not to do as debris settled into the cracks of the gravel roof it became a muddy sponge and the sleepers became dams with big rains. I ve got two decks to do on flat roofs any thoughts on using the composite decking as sleepers.

For flat roof drainage where you place your drains scuppers and the final material of the roofing is more important. Roof top deck with sleeper system install guide. Rc 63 63 ultra flat top sleeper cap. Rc 36 36 ultra flat top sleeper cap rc 48 48 ultra flat top sleeper cap.

I m using evergrain and one roof will provide enough scrap material for the sleepers on the second deck i m just concerned how well the product will hold up in such a wet enviorment consistantly in water some flat roofs always have puddles so the product will always be wet i thought of finding. Flat roofs with easy access are great for creating an outdoor living space.