Roof Structure

Joe10000

Please excuse my ignorance but can you tell me what it the name and purpose of the long concrete slabs at either end of this roof ?

Thanks

Joe.

Poor Uncle Tom

They are called barges or short parapets. They were traditionally used to rise above the actual roof covering to protect it in areas of an exposed nature, like having constant high winds or in coastal locations. In todays build they are more for aesthetic purposes, to echo traditional features.

muffler

First trip outside of Dublin I take it?

Joe10000

Lol not quite, the house I moved in to recently has them and had no idea why they are there. They weather really poorly and we don't get a year out of painting them.

The house is 8 years old and is in a very exposed and windy spot so I'm guessing they are there for practical rather aesthetic reasons.

Thanks lads.

harry21

Have a look at P.79.

http://www.corkcoco.ie/co/pdf/57155115.pdf

Joe10000

harry21 wrote: »

Have a look at P.79.

http://www.corkcoco.ie/co/pdf/57155115.pdf

So it's not good practice anymore...

sydthebeat

Joe10000 wrote: »

So it's not good practice anymore...

its more of a design feature today, than a necessity... but i wouldnt go as far as saying its not good practise. Its perfectly acceptable once done correctly.

Joe10000

Ok thanks Syd.