Roof Parapet Details
Parapet Walls Walls that extent above the roof of a building Used primarily where “store front” design is desired Used in conjunction with balloon framing Balloon framing withstands wind & seismic forces structurally better than platform framing Deters fire from spreading between buildings
Parapet Wall Construction Materials Wood Frame Balloon frame typical Concrete Poured in place Tilt up panels Masonry Solid masonry
Wood Parapet Walls short wall extends above the finished roof common in store fronts generally incorporates balloon framing WOOD
Preventing Water Leakage (Wood Design) Metal Coping galvanized iron/aluminum or baked enamels finishes 10’ soldered joints or mastic sealants Reglet metal member fastened to studs which allows flashing to snap into place Flashing metal member near roof line, building paper raps up the wall under flashing
Concrete Parapet Walls Concrete Poured in place Concrete Tilt up slab CONCRETE
Masonry Parapet Wall Terms to Know 1--Coping 2--Reglet 3--Flashing concrete/metal cap (called coping) waterproofing reglet Terms to Know 1--Coping 2--Reglet 3--Flashing 4--Cant strip 5--Ledger flashing building paper cant strip roofing sheathing roof joist joist hanger bolt wood ledger bond beam
Coping Materials Precast Brick Pavers Metal Preformed cast concrete single or double sloped top surface (wash) Brick paver special design with sloped top edge Metal caps Aluminum Baked enamel finished metal Galvanized sheet metal Precast Brick Pavers Metal
Reglet Applications and Details
Reglet Applications and Details
Reglet Applications and Details
Drafting A Detail More Notes Parapet Wall Detail Omit all (OR AS REQUIRED) portions of notes on drawing 26 GA GI METAL COPING 26 GA GI FLASHING 30# BUILDING PAPER 5/8” CDX PLYWOOD SHEATHING 2X10 ROOF RAFTERS @ 24” OC R19-6 1/2” CRAFT FACED FGL INSULATION 4X8 WOOD LEDGER W/ 3/8” X 8” AB 4” MIN EMBEDDED @ 32” OC