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47.5 MB - The Whole Building Design Guide

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When planning the replacement of a roof covering, it is recommendedthat all existing roof covering be removed down to thedeck rather than simply re-covering the roof. Tearing off the coveringprovides an opportunity to evaluate the structural integrityof the deck and correct deck attachment and other problems. Forexample, if a roof deck was deteriorated due to roof leakage (seeFigure 3-115), the deterioration would likely not be identified ifthe roof was simply re-covered. By tearing off down to the deck,deteriorated decking like that shown in Figure 3-115 can be foundand replaced. In addition, it is recommended that the attachmentof the wood nailers at the top of parapets and roof edges beevaluated and strengthened where needed, to avoid blow-off andprogressive lifting and peeling of the new roof membrane (seeFigure 3-116).Figure 3-115:<strong>The</strong> built-up roof on thisschool was blown off aftera few of the rotted woodplanks detached from thejoists. Hurricane Katrina(Mississippi, 2005)3-142 MAKING CRITICAL FACILITIES SAFE FROM High Wind

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