The approach to the structural design of the roof is much the same as to the floor systems. Loads and the transfer of loads from structural member to structural member is the most important consideration. Part 1
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a flat roof ventilation structure capable of easily ensuring reliable ventilation with the upper end of an outer wall positioned as close to the flat roof as possible.SOLUTION: The flat roof ventilation structure includes: a steel beam 2; a supporting metal 5 ...
Flat Roof Repair can be as easy as using s little caulk or tar. Finding the leak can be a problem. Things that can be obvious are places like flashing, vent pipes, drains, skylights. It should be relatively easy to spot a problem if there is a leak. When it comes to seams, then ...
Paint your flat roof a different color than the rest of the home. This will help to set apart the roof and give it a sense of design. You can also add trim to the roof to make it stand out from the home. Surround the home with shrubs, fencing or a wall to create another plane ...
In the particular case of flat roofs, it will simply be necessary to eliminate any positive slope and add a very small negative slope to it, in the event that we want to include the water evacuation slopes. Although if our level of project detail is high, this formation of slopes of wa...
I think what you are proposing would come under planning and building regs. You are going to need a S/E to design and calculate the stairs and probably beef up the roof timbers. Probably start of with an architect who works with a S/E they will advise you, and...
Another "re-paintable" design element, one that is often overlooked, is tiling grout; Changing the color of tiling grouts can give a brand new identity to the space and visually frame the installed fixtures. In addition to the walls, cabinets, chairs, and grouts, kitchen countertops can be ...
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postage stamp-sized patios and bijou balconies canfetch premium prices. However, if you have a flat roof and are looking to maximize the use of all the space available, the rooftop has great potential to create usable private outdoor space and add some much-needed greenery to an urban ...
Use a few well-placed larger rocks as primary focal points to anchor the space and install those first. Allow space between the rocks for plants to grow. Smaller complementary stones or gravel placed around the larger rocks will unify the design. Keep...