Q: We added on to the back of our house on the lower level about 15 years ago, and this created the opportunity for a roof deck that is accessible from our second floor. The roof is covered with ...

Q: I enjoyed the article about puddling on flat roofs (Nov. 2, 2002). I have a slope problem on a 12-by-10-foot one-story addition attached at one edge to a higher wall of my split-level house.

Flat roofs can collect a lot of rain water in a very short time. Rosie Romero, the host of “Rosie on the House,” said failure to keep roof drains, or scuppers, clear of leafy debris can lead ...

Why a flat roof There are several benefits of having a flat roof for your home. Firstly, ... Scuppers These are openings in the outer walls along the roof line.