Deer Blind Roof Question

[skiguy327]

I'm getting ready to build an 8' x 7' elevated blind and had a question on the roof. I plan to use a steel panel roofing material of some sort.

Do I really need to build a slope into the roof? I figure the base/platform after its erected won't be perfectly level anyway.




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[JakeGraves]

I would slope the whole roof at least a couple inches. With R panel, it wouldn't be anymore difficult to build and would ensure you don't get puddles up there to leak. Snow will be an issue if you are in northern Texas.

[Chris1962]

Go to a sheet metal company and have them make you one, they can put a pitch on it from the middle and a one or a two inch band around the bottom. I had a couple of them done and they cost me around 145.00 each

[txwhitetail]

Depends on where you are going to set it. If you have a natural incline use that when you design your windows.

[texan16]

I would say yes, you would want at 2-3" drop from front to back of your roof. You want to set your stand up as level as possible (stick boards/rocks) under the platform to level as much as possible. But even with a metal roof you really dont want water to puddle up on top because it will eventually find a place to leak into the blind. JMO. 8x7 is going to be a big sucker, you should really enjoy the space and be able to get comfortable.

[randal]

I would, not that big of a deal to cut the back a couple inches shorter..

[jweir99]

The short answer is yes. If it's going to get rained on, you want your roof to have a slope.

[Carpe_diem]

I have several blinds with metal roofs. Some started out as flat. They inevitably leaked, despite quality materials, and had to be rebuilt. I would definitely slope the roof from the beginning.

[Dale Moser]

Only if you want to keep the water out.

[txwhitetail]

Only if you want to keep the water out.

Definitely that big

[TXBRASS]

Very slight slope with only a little extra work involved, and keeps rain running off the back which is beneficial, especially when hunting in the rain or a light mist.

[skiguy327]

Thanks all for your input. I appreciate the good advice. I will look to build in some slope. I definitely don't want any leaks. I'll post photos when I finish it.


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[BolilloLoco]

I would put a slight slope. Better to play it safe.

[skiguy327]

I would say yes, you would want at 2-3" drop from front to back of your roof. You want to set your stand up as level as possible (stick boards/rocks) under the platform to level as much as possible. But even with a metal roof you really dont want water to puddle up on top because it will eventually find a place to leak into the blind. JMO. 8x7 is going to be a big sucker, you should really enjoy the space and be able to get comfortable.

It's definitely a big blind. I hunt with my kids and three of us in a blind gets crowded real fast - especially when we bow hunt. I made it deep enough so I could go to full draw without my arrow poking out the window.


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[Grizzly1]

I've used a 2x6 board on the front and a 2x4 or 2x3 board on the back and just rip a 2x6 for the sides. Ripping it from 6" for the front to 4" or 3" to meet the rear board, works good.