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ronitziv

Flat roof

8 years ago
Is this roof flat? Is there an ice melt system on it?
Thanks.
Modern House Lincoln MA · More Info

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  • PRO
    8 years ago

    "Flat roofs" are never really flat. They are typically comprised of a plywood roof deck covered in tapered rigid insulation, and then covered by a membrane (EPDM, TPO, or PVC). The tapered insulation (1/4"/foot) directs the water to either drains or gutters. There is no need for ice melt, and flat roofs are actually intended to hold snow, as snow is a good insulator.

    Ronit Ziv thanked Light House Design
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