Warm Deck Roof Covering

As beautiful as they are functional the modern deck roofs are an extension of and not a deterrent from the luxurious deck experience you deserve.

Warm deck roof covering.

The warm deck roof design is the modern method for flat roof construction and is preferred wherever this option is possible. Imagine sitting out on a warm summer s evening listening to the gentle rain as it lands in descending puddles that cascade beyond the protected boundary of this beautiful deck. So called because the insulating layer is located above the roof rafters and between the structural supports a warm deck roof results in a temperature for the roof and loft area that is consistent with the rest of the property. A warm deck roof is where the insulation is placed on top of the rafters joists and the roof covering is then placed over the insulation.

One of the simplest deck covers is a pergola a system of open rafters supported by posts. Cold deck roof a cold deck roof is where the insulation is placed between the joists rafters or in. How vinyl waterproof decking benefits roof decks. If you already have one of these types of roofs you could potentially cover the existing roof with pvc vinyl decking on top of a flat hard surface but you re much better off taking the roof down and starting over with a high quality vinyl decking material.

Pergolas don t protect those underneath from rain but they can offer shade and a sense of shelter. They re often made from the same materials as your decking and railings so there s visual harmony.