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How is water on the upper deck handled?

12 years ago

Beautiful project. We have 1979 Deck House, and want to do the same thing. However, the standard 3x6 cedar TNG decking does not keep rain from leaking onto lower patio. Do you waterproof the upper deck, or is there a drainage system, or do you just get wet?

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PRO
Buchanan Custom Builders
12 years ago
Hi Ed! The lower portion of the deck is protected by a rubber roof. Hope this helps!
Ed OConnell
Original Author
12 years ago
Thanks! And it's good to know that it was a Buchanan job. The pictures show a TNG cedar ceiling in the screened room, and wood on the deck above. Where does the rubber membrane fit in? BTW, our house is in Marion, MA
PRO
Buchanan Custom Builders
12 years ago
The TNG you see is the standard Deck House roof decking. On top of that is tapered insulation covered in the rubber roofing (tapered so the water drains away from the house). Above the rubber roof is the floating deck you see surrounded in cable rail. Marion is a great area! A little out of our range, unfortunately.
Ed OConnell thanked Buchanan Custom Builders

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