Convert the space under a second story deck into a dry spacious patio by installing this simple under the deck roof and gutter system.
How to dry out underside of roof.
Fibered aluminum roof coatings provide the best coverage and dry fastest when outdoor temperatures are between 60 100 f 16 38 c with low humidity.
Add a preinstalled membrane to absorb and release the condensation as it forms with the natural weather cycle.
Frost and ice forms in attics when warm humid air accumulates and condenses on the underside of your roof sheathing.
Over the membrane we attached 3 4 inch strapping run vertically to create an air space for convective drying.
Insulate and try to keep from reaching the dew point.
Using a nail puller and power screwdriver remove the roofing nails and screws holding the decking board.
Step 5 use a caulking gun to apply caulk to seal any holes that appear in the roof.
One of our readers rune eriksen sent us photos of his design for a home built deck drainage system and we were impressed enough to check it out.
Wait until exterior conditions are optimal to begin applying the coating.
Traditionally we ve insulated the roof panel to try and keep the temperature on the panel from reaching the dew point.
Along with routine waterproofing application spacing between boards helps to prolong the useful life of the decking material.
Use enough of the roof patch to liberally cover the leaky area.
Pull the shingles and underlying felt off the entire board not just the area that s rotted.
A little bit of frost forming is not unusual after really low nighttime temperatures and it isn t a.
Plan your project for a stretch where there s no rainfall expected for 24 36 hours.
Let the wet areas dry and then apply the patch to the underside of the roof with a putty knife.
Depending on the temperature and the insolation ie.
This 3 4 inch air space is about the least we like to use a full inch or even 1 1 2 inches would be better.
Can sun get to the roof you will have either frost or water collecting.