Fix Up Your Decks Roof

The deck roof of today isn t the drab concoction so many of us remember.

Fix up your decks roof.

Clear all furniture and debris so you can have a clear view of every square foot. Dress up your deck with knockout containers. Then slip the umbrella pole through the straps until the bottom of the pole rests on the deck. Cut replacement deck boards from matching lumber using a circular saw.

Draw a line around the column about 2 inches above the rotted area and install a temporary brace under the deck porch or roof. Repeat this procedure so that all the columns look exactly the same and have the same dimensions. If the existing decking is gray weather the new decking with a solution made from 1 cup of baking soda and 1 gallon of warm water. Look for pooling water weathered flashing failing seams and peeling caulking.

For those who desire a bit more shade and privacy while soaking up the rays however a deck roof may be in order. Eavesthe eaves are edges of the roof that overhang the exterior wall. Remove any damaged deck boards and cut off the rotted portion all the way back to the centerline of the nearest joist. Interior water damage can mean a roof leak so if you see any call a professional.

Check the handrails and balusters then replace any damaged sections. Then attach the remaining 2x4 purlins by screwing them to the spacers. Cracks bubbles and blisters in the sealant are also common. Fix any damage to the underlayment which is the layer underneath the roof shingles or tiles.

Take a walk around your deck and feel for soft spots under your feet. Those measurements minus the thickness of the purlins will give you the widths of the spacer blocks. Take a look at the deck. Have no fear though.

In the first installment of our how to series iko tv host john derosa reviews how to prepare your roof deck for a roof repair. Measure down from the deck joists to the string at the other purlin locations. Now you can put shade right where you need it. Use deck screws to reattach the good end then cut a piece of like decking to fill the gap and screw it to the joists.

As beautiful as they are functional the modern deck roofs are an extension of and not a deterrent from the luxurious deck. To help get it in the right spot mount several sets of galvanized plumbing pipe straps on the deck posts or railing in key places. Apply in the solution with a scrub brush. Use straps with a slightly wider diameter than that of the umbrella pole.

Flatter areas along railings or beside a door with pots that can hold tall striking plantings such as this tropical canna ringed with fuchsia coleus and lantana.