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December 20, 2007
Suggestions for Roofdeck addition
I want to add a roofdeck to my brownstone. I have a rubber roof, and a staircase leading to the roof. I know I have to consult an engineer and have been advised to use sectional decking which can be removed for roof repairs etc. Has anyone done this? if so, can you recommend a builder and/or engineer. Lastly, any ideas on cost - figuring about 18x20 deck. All suggestions, ideas, concerns welcome. I'd like to get everything lined up for a springtime start.
thanks
Jab
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Posted by: guest at December 20, 2007 5:33 PM
Why do all owners have ridiculous notions of schedule? You should have started this process in the early Fall.
Posted by: guest at December 20, 2007 6:18 PM
I don't know why the other posters think this is so ridiculous. I had my deck built a couple of years ago by Decks R Us (dialadeck.com) in about 3 days. My deck is far bigger than you're talking about. It was under $15/sq ft. for a composite wood product. I know real wood is prettier, but if you can't afford IPE at $40/sqft, go with the composite. Treated woods will splinter very quickly in full sun.
Posted by: guest at December 20, 2007 7:00 PM
This has to be approved by the building department, and thus it has to be drawn and stamped by an engineer.
Posted by: guest at December 20, 2007 8:35 PM
Brownstoner profiled a roof deck garden recently that was pretty dreamy...do a search here or ask if they can send you the link.
Posted by: kuroko at December 21, 2007 2:00 PM
I just had a parlour (2nd floor) yard deck built by sketch and hammer. Susan is very professional, has great workers and did a fantastic job.
Susan will build you one that meets all code...certainly something you need to know about for resale purposes.
www.sketchandhammer.com
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at December 21, 2007 2:29 PM
Decks are tricky,if your deck is wood you are allowed 20% of roof for decking.If your roof is strong enough go for stone pavers about 40 to 50 lbs per sq ft. Look to spend about 20 $ a sq foot for wood deck and 50 to 60$ for stone paver deck. If your roof can only hold 10 to 15 lbs per sq foot your only options are wood (wood only 20% of deck because it flamable) or lite weight pavers which are 100% fire proof rated and yoy can pave your whole deck.
All the best
Posted by: guest at December 21, 2007 7:16 PM
Decks are tricky,if your deck is wood you are allowed 20% of roof for decking.If your roof is strong enough go for stone pavers about 40 to 50 lbs per sq ft. Look to spend about 20 $ a sq foot for wood deck and 50 to 60$ for stone paver deck. If your roof can only hold 10 to 15 lbs per sq foot your only options are wood (wood only 20% of deck because it flamable) or lite weight pavers which are 100% fire proof rated and yoy can pave your whole deck.
All the best
Posted by: guest at December 21, 2007 7:17 PM
Decks are tricky,if your deck is wood you are allowed 20% of roof for decking.If your roof is strong enough go for stone pavers about 40 to 50 lbs per sq ft. Look to spend about 20 $ a sq foot for wood deck and 50 to 60$ for stone paver deck. If your roof can only hold 10 to 15 lbs per sq foot your only options are wood (wood only 20% of deck because it flamable) or lite weight pavers which are 100% fire proof rated and yoy can pave your whole deck.
All the best
Posted by: guest at December 21, 2007 7:18 PM
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