Basement exits to outdoors should be protected from the weather by a roof or other means.
Roof over outside stairs.
You can enlarge the actual roof over the section of stairs which adds visual continuity to the structure of your house because of the matching shingles.
You could extend the roof of your home out in one continuous piece or you could attach it at a different level to give your roof a stepped look.
Set the corner posts for the roof 24 inches into the ground.
The covered entry stair leads to the outdoor living space under the flying roof.
Alternatively erecting an awning over the basement steps provides a suitable rain barrier.
Rooftop crossover stairs crossover ramps modular rooftop crossover systems constructed from unistrut are ideal for applications requiring safe walking.
When building your patio roof don t be afraid to create your own unique look.
Coat the posts 24 inches from the.
The building is all steel framed and clad for fire resistance.
Roof framing and.
Consider making your roof large enough to cover multiple living areas and uses.
When a basement exit stairway such as the installation at above left has no protection from the weather we expect to find one or more occurrences of basement flooding or at least water entry over the life of the building.
Sprinklers on the roof can be remotely activated to provide fire protection if needed.
Purchase large corner posts for a roof that will be freestanding and not attached to any other.