Leveling Existing Roof And Porch Surface

During rainstorms the patio collects some water thereby forming puddles since there is not a good slope to allow for drainage.

Leveling existing roof and porch surface.

Place one precast concrete deck footing directly under the point where the porch was the lowest. After the compound dries water is poured over the area to check for existing ponding. You have to do it thoroughly so that the rafters sit flush on it. Empty the contents of the large bucket onto the concrete patio starting at both corners of the sloping end.

You can level an existing concrete floor with a leveling layer of new concrete but you must prepare the old concrete floor first. To preserve that consistent level height we nail mid span blocking in place and secure each piece tightly with 4 inch timberlok screws two at each end see photo bottom right. The compound is applied with a flat tool such as a steel trowel and a level is used to make sure the compound is applied evenly over the surface of the leak or indent. Neglecting to prepare the old surface will prevent the new concrete from adhering correctly resulting in a weak bond between the two layers.

So to begin i removed the existing counter flashing running about 5 courses up this was as easy as finding nails and prying. Leveling existing concrete patio for drainage hello i am planning a diy project to screen in my existing and covered concrete patio. After that to make it flush with the roof of the existing house cut the two outer rafters. For small ponding areas 3 x3 a 5 gallon kit can be used.

Measure from the bottom of the horizontal support beam to the inside bottom of the 4 by 4 receiving. Attach the horizontal beam by using a nail gun. Allow the leveling compound to flow and level itself for one to three minutes or until it stops. When we are ready to begin decking we remove the roberts ridge.

The compound must be flat to avoid future ponding and roof leakage. With the level in position take a close look at the location of the bubble. Things to consider with jack up a porch roof the prep. If the bubble is in the same position as before the level is accurate.

Use the flat side of a metal trowel to feather the edges of the leveling compound flush with the rest of the patio. Clean the area thoroughly to ensure the primer gets a good bond before priming the area. In raising the roof i knew was going to have to reset the roof s flashing as it meets a sidewall of the house.