The first layer on top of the plywood or OSB roof deck is underlayment. For this, we chose a self-healing ice-and-water membrane to protect the shallow-pitched roof deck. The tricky part in laying the ...

Private roof decks, the envy of the neighborhood when the weather is nice, are a trendy accessory in newly built townhouses in town-center-style communities in the suburbs. Adding a roof deck to ...

A hallmark of modern home design, flat roofs can also be less expensive to install than sloped or pitched roofs. Flat roof repairs cost $700, on average, with high repair costs of about $1,100 and ...

How rooftop decks are becoming the must-have amenity for 2016 A rooftop deck addition can return double-digit profits in some markets Published: May 14, 2016 at 8:17 a.m. ET ...

Traditional roofs typically last about 30 years in Canada's climate, whereas a flat roof lasts about 10 years – about 1/3 of the lifespan. A deck or terrace on a flat roof creates additional strain.