KarlHarris Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 I am designing a multi storied house that i would like to have the front half of the third story be a deck over the second story. As you can see, it's not working out as I would like it to.. Thanks for your help, Karl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katalyst777 Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 KB-00120: Creating a Parapet or Flat Roof Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LawB10 Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 To get a flat roof all walls has to be a 1/4" pitch, from the pic it appears the balcony sits higher than the room, check your ceiling heights. Keep in mind that the Balcony would be the 2nd floor's ceiling, to keep the flat roof, you should resize the Balcony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robborito Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Why would you do that? Is that a USA thing? Style or method you do in your part of the world. Wouldn't a slab or waterproof floor frame that caps the area below for the deck over be the answer? (And more cost effective) Not a design comment as such but more a question of mine. No offence meant - just a question of learning. (for me) Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidJPotter Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 I assume you have Home Designer Pro, if not such a job will be extremely difficult. What do you have? DJP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 As a partial answer to Robborito. I was going to put a deck on my new house, which would have been over the garage, and a friend who is the builder of pricey homes - those in excess of half million dollars, said: "Not a good idea. You have to tank them (make waterproof), and they invariably end up leaking, but after the warranty period is over, which is 7 years here. An Internet search will find plenty of info on this topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidH51605 Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 Hey DJP, are you on strike on YouTube? I see you are still alive, I was worried there for a second! I enjoy your videos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidJPotter Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 No I have been extremely ill of late, now recovering, was in hospital for a month. Been home now for about a week. DJP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidH51605 Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Sorry to hear that DJP my best wishes for your recovery. Take it easy. You have been missed! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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