A flat base is required to lay the roof covering on.
Warm flat roof fascia detail.
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Depending on the building use insulation could be required to construct a warm roof build up.
Having a manual for warm flat roof construction with details and a summary of rules to follow helps.
In this video our principal surveyor steven dickinson explains problems with insulating a roof using the warm and cold roof construction methods.
The sandwich warm deck roof is the most common type of flat roof.
So what is warm flat roof construction.
Gravel stops and fascias are used where flat roofs end to provide a weathertight transition between roof and wall.
Front fascia flat roof detail.
A minimum thickness of 18mm must always be used.
This can be either smartply osb3 or good quality structurally sound wbp plywood.
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Front fascia flat roof detail.
I explain problems with insulating a roof using the warm and cold roof construction methods.
For additional stability you can also use steel joists that are built into one or both of the walls.
Inverted warm deck roof the insulation boards in an inverted warm deck are laid over the structural deck and the waterproof covering.
Due to the insulation being over the top of the roof the timber structure beneath is warm which is why the term warm roof is formed.
To discuss your project in more detail please contact your local area manager.
The details shown concentrate on combined gravel stops and fascias.
The insulation is placed below the waterproof covering and is either mechanically fixed or bitumen bonded on to the top of the deck.
Warm roof upstand to abutment wall with termination bar and cover flashing.
Warm roof upstand to abutment wall with cover flashing.
Fascias may have a wide variety of decorative patterns.