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Pete F. · 08-02-2005, 02:22 PM

I have seen corrugated metal roofing work. Install it with the ribs up so that there is less contact with the joists and more room for water to run. The biggest problems with it occur when ice builds up under the deck on top of the roofing. If the deck is on the gable end of the house or you have a gutter that should minimize the problem. You can shim the joists with strips of pressure treated lumber so that you end up with a pitch. Another consideration might be starting the roofing away from the house so that you do not risk structural damage to the wall below the deck from water going where you do not want it.

08-02-2005, 02:22 PM	#10
Pete F. Canceled Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: vt Posts: 13,438	I have seen corrugated metal roofing work. Install it with the ribs up so that there is less contact with the joists and more room for water to run. The biggest problems with it occur when ice builds up under the deck on top of the roofing. If the deck is on the gable end of the house or you have a gutter that should minimize the problem. You can shim the joists with strips of pressure treated lumber so that you end up with a pitch. Another consideration might be starting the roofing away from the house so that you do not risk structural damage to the wall below the deck from water going where you do not want it.
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