Residential Roof Parapet With Fins

Roof membrane must lap up wall to minimum of 12 above roof plane or per specifications whichever is greater.

Residential roof parapet with fins. In this configuration the roof structure acts as a platform for the parapet wall above. Ultimately a flat roof should play a part in a total architectural composition and has the ability to enhance the aesthetic and practical outcomes of a home. Platform framed parapets are similar to the flush edged construction with the roof structure sitting directly on the wall system but include a parapet wall assembly on top of the roof structure. Insulate within parapet wall cavity to depth of roof insulation if present.

Terminate roofing on parapet wall with mechanically fastened termination bar. Yimby last checked in on the construction progress and installation of the structural frames for 425 park avenue s trident of parapet fins back in august. Where the roof slopes toward a parapet at a slope greater than two units vertical in 12 units horizontal 16 7 percent slope the parapet shall extend to the same height as any portion of the roof within a fire separation distance where protection of wall openings is required but in no case shall the height be less than 30 inches 762 mm. While a roof parapet wall may seem like a small detail in the grand scheme of the entire building design it can actually change the dynamic of an entire roof both in terms of cosmetic detailing and safety.

The office tower is designed by norman foster head of foster partners and is being developed by l l holding company llc.