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April 27, 2009
Roof Deck
For those of you who have done roof decks on your brownstones or townhomes, what was the suggested maximum weight to be used on the roof. I know that I will need an architect, but before I make that investment I was just wondering of if there is an approximate/suggested limit.
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Brownstone Roofs can sustain quite a bit of weight, certainly enough for a wood deck. If you're thinking something heavier, you should consult a building engineer.
I'm told that you are limited in the amount of roof space a deck can cover, and it cannot obstruct egress by the roof hatch or fire escape ladder.
thx, eric
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Posted by: HandymanEric at April 30, 2009 9:49 AM
Thanx eric,
I'm actually trying for a temporary deck for this season to utilize my this space until I can get the plans & budget to complete the job according to code. The building is 18 ft wide and i'm only utilizing approximately 185 sq ft. It's a new roof, my question is can the roof sustain the weight of decking tiles (approx 200sf), lounge chairs, umbrella and a few planters a few people over the summer. Any advice?
Posted by: Lana at April 30, 2009 4:58 PM
I don't have advice, but I'm on same boat as you are. Some contractors insist a permit is needed, while others say since it's not permanently attached, a permit isn't needed. Safety is main concern as well as weight limits. So I'll be watching this thread for updates.
Posted by: rayna at May 2, 2009 5:32 PM
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