Decks & Patios in Hermosa Beach
Hermosa Beach roof decks, balconies and patios built on waterproof membranes, with stainless fasteners and permits through the city.
Hermosa Beach lots are small and close together, so a roof deck or a balcony may be all the outdoor space a house has. Those decks take sun, salt spray and wind every day. We build them so the waterproofing stays intact and the framing stays dry, and we turn tight side yards and front setbacks into usable patios.
Roof decks that do not leak
A roof deck is two systems: a roof that keeps the house dry and a deck surface set on top of it. Leaks come from fasteners driven through the membrane, posts set without flashing and drains that clog with sand. We install a membrane rated for people to stand and sit on or a separate decking system on pedestals, slope everything to drains or scuppers sized for the area and flash every post and wall connection. Glass or cable guards suit the views, and their anchors are sealed. We test with water before the surface goes down.
Patios on tight lots
Front yards along the walk streets and the narrow rear yards behind them leave little room. A paver patio with a sand-set base drains better than a solid slab and is easier to repair. Raised planters, built-in benches and a small shade structure can make a few square feet feel like a room. We keep paving below the weep screed on stucco walls and slope it away from the house. Gates and side-yard paths get the same attention, since they carry water from the front to the back.
Decks & Patios in Hermosa Beach: questions
Boards and railings can often be replaced on sound framing. If the roof deck leaks into the room below, or the framing shows rot at the joist ends, we open it up, fix the membrane and framing and rebuild the surface. We show photos of what we find first.
For roof decks and balconies, capped composite, PVC or porcelain pavers on pedestals hold up well to sun and salt. Hardwoods such as ipe are dense and handsome but need oiling. Whatever the surface, the hardware underneath should be stainless.
Our office does. Hermosa Beach requires building permits for roof decks and most attached or raised decks, and coastal rules can apply to some exterior work. We prepare the drawings, file them with the city and schedule each inspection.
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