Manhattan Beach ADU Construction With a Low Hip Roof
Manhattan Beach ADU construction under a low hip roof whose one-piece gutters feed planted basins, with a shaded patio slider. By Palmcrest Contractors.
Gutters formed on the driveway from a single coil run the full length of each eave on a Manhattan Beach ADU, with no joints to drip or corrode. We pair them with a low hip roof, which sheds rain to all four sides and keeps the unit's profile modest beside the main house. From each downspout, water heads underground to a gravel dry well or a bed of thirsty plants.
Gutters, outlets and the patio edge
Over the patio side the eave reaches farther out, so the glass door stays shaded at midday and rain clears the threshold. The downspout on that corner drops into a buried pipe that runs out to the yard, keeping the patio surface dry. Aluminum gutters with a factory finish hold up in damp, salty coastal air, and stainless straps fasten them to the fascia. A leaf screen keeps the outlets clear between cleanings. On a flat lot we slope the ground away from the slab on every side.
What the city reviews
Manhattan Beach plan check looks at setbacks, height, energy forms and roof framing on an ADU set. Our roof plan marks the pitch, the gutter sizes and the path from every downspout to its outlet, so drainage questions are answered on paper. If the lot falls within the coastal zone, an additional coastal review may come first, and we confirm that by address before the design is final. Inspectors then look at the framing, the insulation and the roof as each is finished.
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Near the rear fence, with the hip roof kept low so the main house's rear windows still see sky. The unit's own glass door faces the open side yard or garden, and the wall facing the house carries the bath and closets, which need little glass.
The scope is a one-story building with 500 square feet of floor at most, and a Manhattan Beach unit within it fits. Height and drainage questions from city reviewers land on the roof plan, which is why our gutter sizes and downspout routes are drawn there before submittal. Taller or bigger designs need a visit first.
It can. The deep eave on the patio side covers a strip of paving right outside a wide sliding door, so you can step out dry. Past the eave, a freestanding shade sail or pergola stretches the outdoor room, and planting at the edge takes the gutter water.
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