Set the corner posts for the roof 24 inches into the ground.
Roof over basement steps.
Roof framing and.
Purchase large corner posts for a roof that will be freestanding and not attached to any other.
Covering the steps to walk down basement solves many wet basement problems.
An extension of your roof that covers the steps prevents rain water from rushing toward the basement.
Without a guttering system around a roof s perimeter to catch the rainfall and divert it through.
The best solution is to enclose the basement walkout with walls and a roof combined with a raised curb above ground level around the stair entry in my opinion.
On 2014 05 14 by anonymous.
It s a pricey fix but is the most reliable and far cheaper than having to pay for a costly cleanup of a flooded basement.
Ideas for over basement steps to keep rain out divert the water.
Roof over basement stairs.
Coat the posts 24 inches from the.
How to install a roof over an existing roof.
Installing a new roof over an existing one also called a layover or nailover is often possible although not always the best option.