Friday, May 1, 2015

Parapets

If the city wants us to catch all rainwater, and we're using awning windows, why not integrate the gutters behind parapets and forget draining off the edge of a roof. Also, if we're rebuilding the hip roof over the garage, because the old carpenter truss approach doesn't meet current codes, then how about a flat roof. It could be a patio, a future master suite, or just a comfortable place to go up and sweep the needles every so often.
November afternoon sun--everything is dark

July afternoon sun--fewer shadows


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