Building a Roof Deck

We’re building a roof deck on this rowhouse in Washington, D.C. It’s located in the H Street Corridor neighborhood. Here is the latest image with the new door accessed by stairs from the third level.

Want to see how we got here? Scroll down to see the 19 steps to this stage. We can’t wait to finish the project so the homeowners can enjoy the deck this summer!

STEP 1 - Before photo of the roof

STEP 2 - Design of the deck and access structure

STEP 3 - We used a crane to bring the wood and materials to the roof

STEP 4 - Framing the structure that will provide access to the roof deck with stairs from the home's third floor

STEP 5 - Finalizing the framing and prepping for roofing materials

STEP 6 - A good ice and water barrier is very important for the roof of this structure!

STEP 7 - The sides of the structure are now covered with Tyvek house wrap and ready for the siding installation

STEP 8 - We're also building a lower deck

STEP 9 - Framing the sides of the deck structure

STEP 10 - Installing plywood over the framed side walls of the deck

STEP 11 - Installing windows in the stair structure

STEP 12 - The fiber cement James Hardie siding installed on the roof structure

STEP 13 - The fiber cement James Hardie siding installed around the windows

STEP 14 - Installing drywall on the interior of the stairway to the roof

STEP 15 - Finishing the interior stairwell

STEP 16 - Standing seam metal roof for the deck structure

STEP 17 - Deck walls are being covered with fiber cement panels

STEP 18 - Building interior stairs to the roof

STEPS 19 THROUGH...INFINITY - For the clients to enjoy the results!

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