Flat Roof Gravel Stop Detail

A version utilizing uncoated metal roof flanges is available for use in an epdm roofing system.

Flat roof gravel stop detail.

Built up roofs or burs also called a tar and gravel roof are a style of flat roof. It is made up of alternating layers of roofing felt or fiberglass and asphalt that is applied with heat. Gravel stops and fascias. Gravel stops and fascias are used where flat roofs end to provide a weathertight transition between roof and wall.

It features an angled bend at the top known as the gravel stop. Fha gravel stop 1 2 rise 26 ga galv brown. The off the rack alternative to custom flashing is a galvanized drip edge specially made for flat roofs. Field fabricated wall expansion joint curb type detail.

They combine to make a long lasting sturdy roofing system 1. Gravel stop is offered in a wide variety of materials gauges and colors. Membrane coated roof flange enables welding a separate skirt to both the flange and the installed roof membrane to provide a watertight seal. The gravel also acts as a protective measure to prevent natural debris such as leaves from flowing towards and clogging the drains of the flat roof instead trapping them in place.

Called a gravel stop it works on any kind of flat roof and comes in many colors. Once the flashing is in place the roof is ready to face the elements. Cover strip end lap treatment. Fascias may have a wide variety of decorative patterns.

This type of edge metal is designed for installation on flat rubber roofs with gravel. 3 x 6 in. Field fabricated wall expansion joint flat type detail. The gravel stop provides an architectural visually attractive termination with a canted edge.

The details shown concentrate on combined gravel stops and fascias. Modified bitumen roofs are a mix of asphalt and rubber with a layer of gravel embedded in the top layer of material during manufacture to provide uv protection. A gravel stop is a metal edge that features an angled bend at the top. Top x 10 feet with 1 2 inch rise and 1 4 inch drip kick on face 26 gauge galvanized with brown finish.

On the face and 6 o c. Face x 6 in. Its main function is keep water and gravel from washing away from the edge of a building structure. Fha gravel stop metal with drip edge 3 in.

What is a gravel stop. The gravel stop system incorporates a standard 3 deep 90 roof flange that easily accepts stripped in.