Flat Roof Designs Ideal For Small Structures like Garages

How flat roof garages can be a better choice?

Sometimes the flat style roof is best for smaller structures; like garages and porches, The flat roof consists of a horizontal base surface that is mounted to the rafters/joists beneath with a water-proof membrane applied on top - either built-up bituminous materials or an elastomeric  membrane.

Flat roof garages are usually considered to be a cost-effective choice in terms of construction, involving  less material and labor than a sloping roof. Flat roof costs for repair and replacement are less than sloped roofs. Ultimately this form of garage roof  are more accessible than others and can be converted into a terrace or garden, if done properly. Browse some useful tips to maintain flat roof garages long lasting.

Flat roof garage plans also, when compared to sloped roofs, obscure less light and view to the nearby home windows if building in dense settings.

To enable rainwater to drain from the roof, a flat roof is actually slightly sloped for controlled drainage runoff. This is typically a building code requirement.

Building a flat roof garage that will not leak is no different than one which is sloped: build to code and use correct, quality products and labor.

Some Flat area Garage Plans and Blueprints by Behm style

 

Flat roof garage plans by Behm style have slight drainage slope and ventilation as required by current building codes. These garage plans are nice for mixing with homes of this vogue are often hard to find.

Large 1 Car Garage w/ Flat Roof

 

Compact, 2-Car Garage w/ Flat Roof

Flat Roof 2 Car Garage

We recommend to choose quality garage plans because of moderate cost, conventional light frame construction and permit approval requirements.