Flat Roof Gravel Stop

Gravel stops and fascias are used where flat roofs end to provide a weathertight transition between roof and wall.

Flat roof gravel stop.

The gravel stop system includes a continuous 22 ga steel cleat with roof flange for easier installation and proper location and is pre punched with slotted fastener holes. Because the gravel holds and releases heat the layer of gravel on a bur flat roof can both help water evaporate and keep heat away from the underlying roof structure. Called a gravel stop it works on any kind of flat roof and comes in many colors. Flat roofs are an ancient form mostly used in arid climates and allow the roof space to be used as a living space or a living roof flat roofs or low slope roofs are also commonly found on commercial.

The off the rack alternative to custom flashing is a galvanized drip edge specially made for flat roofs. This style of drip edge is designed to help keep the tar and gravel from washing off of the roof. What is a gravel stop. The details shown concentrate on combined gravel stops and fascias.

It is made up of alternating layers of roofing felt or fiberglass and asphalt that is applied with heat. Added benefits of bur flat roof gravel. On the face and 6 o c. The gravel provides a better grip for foot traffic when conducting maintenance or repairs.

Gravel stop is offered in a wide variety of materials gauges and colors. Face x 6 in. This type of edge metal is designed for installation on flat rubber roofs with gravel. Fha gravel stop 1 2 rise 26 ga galv brown.

Used for flat roofs to help keep gravel and tar from washing off. Built up roofs or burs also called a tar and gravel roof are a style of flat roof. Its main function is keep water and gravel from washing away from the edge of a building structure. It features an angled bend at the top known as the gravel stop.

Fascias may have a wide variety of decorative patterns. Top x 10 feet with 1 2 inch rise and 1 4 inch drip kick on face 26 gauge galvanized with brown finish. They combine to make a long lasting sturdy roofing system 1. A flat roof is a roof which is almost level in contrast to the many types of sloped roofs the slope of a roof is properly known as its pitch and flat roofs have up to approximately 10.

Gravel stops and fascias. Gravel stop drip edge is used for flat roofs. The gravel stop system incorporates a standard 3 deep 90 roof flange that easily accepts stripped in. A gravel stop is a metal edge that features an angled bend at the top.

Once the flashing is in place the roof is ready to face the elements. 3 x 6 in.