Reverse Slope Deck Roof

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Reverse slope deck roof.

This significantly sloped deck roof allows for proper drainage of rain and. If the span under your deck is 12 ft for example the purlin at the outer end of the deck should be 3 in. The most common styles are gable hip and shed. Plan to space the 2x4 purlins parallel to the house and 3 ft.

If you choose to add a roof to an existing deck you may need to add additional supports so it can hold the weight of the roof. Custom designed skillion with 13 degree angled pitch to make sure the back of the house stayed cool in summer and warm in winter. The most common type of deck roof the gable roof forms a triangular shape projects along a ridge down the center of the deck and overhangs the enclosed space. Consider including an ice and water barrier too.

Adding a roof to your deck is best done as the deck is being built. It works well for long and narrow decks but not for deep decks because of the slope required. Lower than the purlin along the house 12 x 1 4 3. To provide drainage the panels should slope toward the outside edge of the deck about 1 4 in.