We used these on out deck remodel to give us proper height and pitch to a deck remodel/covered pergola. We're pretty pleased with the results! We'd definitely use again. We only ran into a few hiccups. The shear bracing is going to pretty important, as it can make a pretty big moment arm up there above the roof. SkyLift was seriously the only solution we could have used on our 2/12 slope roof, low fascia board and second story deck, and it worked just like advertised.
These were designed in the PNW (Salem, Or), where thermal transfer from either extreme heat or cold isn't really an issue. We have a LOT of low ceiling, 4/12 roof pitched ramblers and ranches here in the PNW that this product makes perfect sense for, especially considering how much it rains!
@@MissElisabeth i'm sure it makes perfect sense in some instances but i grew up in oregon and remember as a kid spinning out on i-5 just past the Tualatin exit (205) going over an overpass just as freezing rain hit...
not sure which state you are from but high efficiency generally comes with high upfront costs. Folks like Jake are trying to change the direction and we need more of them in MO! But the average MO annual salary is 50k... that makes the affordability of the necessary changes the key challenge. The other is the fact that energy is still fairly cheap in MO. That makes the incentives to build high efficiency fairly low.... especially when the average person can barely afford an existing house much less to demo then remodel a house which isn't likely to see the valuation increase to justified the costs of that remodel in any reasonable timeframe. So right now, the market for building high efficiency is for not the average person in MO... more like only the top 5% who are doing it not for the costs savings but more as either a status flex or personal interest in saving energy... which explains why folks like Jake are few and far between in this part of the world... make a house that can attain passive standards AND that can be built for 150k total (that is move in ready AND with the land) here in MO then that would be a game changer...
We used these on out deck remodel to give us proper height and pitch to a deck remodel/covered pergola. We're pretty pleased with the results! We'd definitely use again. We only ran into a few hiccups. The shear bracing is going to pretty important, as it can make a pretty big moment arm up there above the roof. SkyLift was seriously the only solution we could have used on our 2/12 slope roof, low fascia board and second story deck, and it worked just like advertised.
Can it also prevent rain water pouring to your yard? Is there a way it can connect to the gutter without damaging the roof?
That's awesome I know how I want my balcony now
That’s old we have something similar in Australia..
seems there could be a problem with thermal transfer...
These were designed in the PNW (Salem, Or), where thermal transfer from either extreme heat or cold isn't really an issue. We have a LOT of low ceiling, 4/12 roof pitched ramblers and ranches here in the PNW that this product makes perfect sense for, especially considering how much it rains!
@@MissElisabeth
i'm sure it makes perfect sense in some instances but i grew up in oregon and remember as a kid spinning out on i-5 just past the Tualatin exit (205) going over an overpass just as freezing rain hit...
Great idea but price is ridiculous.
We have used them
You can also fabricate your own.
Fairly simple
Wha about an actual covered roof over a deck?.
Niccee
Jake why is your state of Missouri #33 most efficient state in the country. It's embarrassing tbh. What are y'all doing?!?! 🤷🏻♂️
not sure which state you are from but high efficiency generally comes with high upfront costs. Folks like Jake are trying to change the direction and we need more of them in MO! But the average MO annual salary is 50k... that makes the affordability of the necessary changes the key challenge. The other is the fact that energy is still fairly cheap in MO. That makes the incentives to build high efficiency fairly low.... especially when the average person can barely afford an existing house much less to demo then remodel a house which isn't likely to see the valuation increase to justified the costs of that remodel in any reasonable timeframe.
So right now, the market for building high efficiency is for not the average person in MO... more like only the top 5% who are doing it not for the costs savings but more as either a status flex or personal interest in saving energy... which explains why folks like Jake are few and far between in this part of the world...
make a house that can attain passive standards AND that can be built for 150k total (that is move in ready AND with the land) here in MO then that would be a game changer...