Flat Roofs in San Diego: Built for Drainage and Water Protection
Flat roofs have a certain appeal in San Diego. They suit clean-lined architecture, work well on many additions and multifamily buildings, and make practical sense when a roofline needs to stay low. But the phrase "flat roof" can mislead people. A roof that looks level from the street still has to move water. In real projects, that is the whole game. I have seen homeowners focus on the visible surface and miss the less glamorous parts that decide whether the roof performs
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Flat roofs have a certain appeal in San Diego. They suit clean-lined architecture, work well on many additions and multifamily buildings, and make practical sense when a roofline needs to stay low. But the phrase "flat roof" can mislead people. A roof that looks level from the street still has to move water. In real projects, that is the whole game. I have seen homeowners focus on the visible surface and miss the less glamorous parts that decide whether the roof performs
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