Fix Up Your Decks Roof

Use straps with a slightly wider diameter than that of the umbrella pole.

Fix up your decks roof.

Now you can put shade right where you need it. Clear all furniture and debris so you can have a clear view of every square foot. For those who desire a bit more shade and privacy while soaking up the rays however a deck roof may be in order. Eavesthe eaves are edges of the roof that overhang the exterior wall.

Interior water damage can mean a roof leak so if you see any call a professional. Apply in the solution with a scrub brush. As beautiful as they are functional the modern deck roofs are an extension of and not a deterrent from the luxurious deck. Look for pooling water weathered flashing failing seams and peeling caulking.

Take a walk around your deck and feel for soft spots under your feet. Dress up your deck with knockout containers. Cut replacement deck boards from matching lumber using a circular saw. Those measurements minus the thickness of the purlins will give you the widths of the spacer blocks.

If the existing decking is gray weather the new decking with a solution made from 1 cup of baking soda and 1 gallon of warm water. One of the keys to having gre. Take a look at the deck. Cracks bubbles and blisters in the sealant are also common.

Flatter areas along railings or beside a door with pots that can hold tall striking plantings such as this tropical canna ringed with fuchsia coleus and lantana. Check the handrails and balusters then replace any damaged sections. Rinse and let dry. Repeat this procedure so that all the columns look exactly the same and have the same dimensions.

Cut the spacer blocks and screw them to the bottom of the joists at the marks. Measure down from the deck joists to the string at the other purlin locations. Then slip the umbrella pole through the straps until the bottom of the pole rests on the deck. Remove any damaged deck boards and cut off the rotted portion all the way back to the centerline of the nearest joist.

Then attach the remaining 2x4 purlins by screwing them to the spacers. Have no fear though. Use deck screws to reattach the good end then cut a piece of like decking to fill the gap and screw it to the joists. Fix any damage to the underlayment which is the layer underneath the roof shingles or tiles.

In the first installment of our how to series iko tv host john derosa reviews how to prepare your roof deck for a roof repair.