Fixing Flat Roof To Wall

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Fixing flat roof to wall.

Any leftover dirt gravel and water in the area can prevent the repair material from bonding to the roof. But if the flashing rusts through or a piece comes loose water will run right behind it and into the house it goes. In addition sweeping the area clear gives you a better view of the damage. A common area which needs to be designed and constructed properly is the joint between the flat roof and any parapet wall.

Sweep away water and debris from the damaged area. How to remove repair and install a flat roof. To clear the roof use a tough broom. To install the roof wall flashing above the builder bent the top edge of the flashing into a 90 degree lip about 2 cm in width.

That lip is then set into a reglet or groove in this case cut into the mortar joint of the brick wall above. Fixing roof trusses to a wall plate requires a small amount of carpentry knowledge such as the abilities to read a tape measure and operate a framing square. Otherwise setting roof trusses onto wall plates can be done by the average do it yourselfer usually in one to two days depending on the size and scope of the project. Always clean up any areas you wish to repair.

The detailing at design stage is very important. And tie it into your hip roof. Unless it is detailed to allow for movement any slight deflection of the roof could cause a break in the waterproofing membrane at the roof parapet wall junction. To fix the joists and rafters down on to the wall plates they should be toe or skew nailed to the top plate like below.

This is a long video but it will show you how to do it.