While we were working on getting the carport columns redone, we wanted to redo the deck as well.
Originally the surface was an asphalt roof that had far exceeded its life. It was sloped so the water would run off the north and south sides and into rain gutters. The surface was also pretty cracked, and we were sure that water was getting inside. The wrought iron railings were also in bad shape and would never hold if someone leaned against them.
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A photo taken from last year, long before we started any construction
on this side of the house. |
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| The railings have been removed, as have the gutters and other pieces of trim. |
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| The black rubber roof has been removed, and you can see the water damage. |
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| New wood has been added to support the new rubber roof being put on. |
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| The new roof is coming along! |
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| Just about done! |
The new roof is sloped so that rainwater will run off the west side only, and it will drip directly onto the grass below. We should no longer have a need for gutters on the carport. This is great news! No gutters to clean or maintain. The more low maintenance things we have with this house, the better.
