Flat Roof Extension With Parapet

See more ideas about parapet house extensions flat roof extension.

Flat roof extension with parapet.

Given that parapets are common features of many georgian and victorian houses even though they did not conceal flat roofs this approach can work particularly well when designing an extension to an older house as parapets are very much a part of our traditional vernacular architectural language. Where extending above a roof a parapet may simply be the portion of an exterior wall that continues above the line of the roof surface or may be a continuation of a vertical feature beneath the roof such as a fire wall. On two sides the roof abuts a parapet a short wall common around flat roofs as well as a wall for the third floor. Jan 6 2016 explore lorna kimpton s board parapet roof on pinterest.

See more ideas about parapet kitchen extension flat roof extension. A parapet is a barrier which is an extension of the wall at the edge of a roof terrace balcony walkway or other structure. Sep 12 2014 explore akedgley s board parapet on pinterest. See more ideas about parapet roof flat roof.

Flat roofs are known as being problematic with many suffering leaks. Apr 30 2016 explore warwick s board parapet roof on pinterest. Jan 30 2020 explore christinem1027 s board parapet extensions on pinterest. See more ideas about parapet roof lantern flat roof.

Here the rubber roof will need to run up the walls and glue to the sheathing. Some plain parapets come with an added coping or corbel to help bear structural load but most of them are simply flat extensions of the wall below the roof. Unless it is detailed to allow for movement any slight deflection of the roof could cause a break in the waterproofing membrane at the roof parapet.