No substitutions of components will be allowed.
Flat roof to pitched roof conversion miami dade.
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There are several ways to convert a flat roof to pitched.
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These roof assemblies all have miami dade county mdc product approvals.
The typical way is to remove the existing roof and add new framing to the home that create a pitched roof over the old flat roof area.
Measure the width of the garage to know how long you need them to be and count how many joists there are along the length.
You should put a truss over every second joist.
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When installed these low slope roofs shall comprise of all of the components and attachment methods for each listed approval.
The design uplift pressure psf for each bur corresponds to the field of the roof base sheet.
Additional valleys angles and gables can be built into converted roofs as well but adding these elements may affect your project.
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The simplest way to replace the flat garage roof with a pitched roof is to use prefabricated roof trusses.
Converting to a pitched roof can generate extra square footage for living space if finished or storage.
Civil and structural engineer rima taher phd recommends a 30 degree slope as the right pitch to aerodynamically handle high wind.
Pitched roofs are resilient to most damage although certainly repairs will still be needed from time to time.
Also includes rolled roof material and flashing.
That s a 7 12 pitch the roof gets 7 inches higher for every 12 inches of run toward the peak.
Most homeowners choose to convert a flat roof to a pitched one using a simple trussed roof with two angled planes.
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A better design is to eliminate gables in favor of a hip roof all around the home so each side has a slope.
Cost does not include roof tear off and disposal fees.
Asphalt roll no existing roof tear off labor is included asphalt roll roof installation price.
Flat roof installation 150 41 248 75 per 100 sq ft.
On houses new pitched roofs typically are supported by the exterior walls as with standard sloped roof construction.
While that s the easiest route it s certainly not your only option.