Having a roof terrace is a real blessing in urban areas, especially during the summer months when it becomes a place for outdoor conviviality. From the floor to the furniture, through the decoration, let's see how to make it pleasant to live.
Regulations
Before building a roof terrace, always ask the opinion of the co-ownership if there is one. Once you have the approval, make sure that the weight of your installations complies with the regulations.
Each element must be light enough to be moved (never more than 90 kg).
Nothing should be attached to the roof deck slab for obvious waterproofing reasons.
Guardrails placed at a height of between 1 meter and 1.10 meters and including at least one stop plinth of 10 to 15 cm depending on the height chosen for the guardrails must be installed.
No equipment likely to be stepped on must be located in the immediate vicinity of a guardrail.
Floor design
The floor covering gives a certain cachet to the roof terrace. If you want a very natural effect, why not try synthetic turf which has the advantage of being easy to install and very light. It is available in several colors for a very trendy effect.
Natural stone such as slate or marble can be considered, as well as porcelain stoneware tiles, which are easy to maintain, but beware of the weight; always make a preliminary study.
Wood brings a lot of style to a roof terrace: exotic wood slats, duckboards or composite wood, the choice is yours!
How to design a roof terrace?
Again, it all depends on your taste and the function you want your roof deck to serve.
Gardening enthusiasts will be pleased to install a few raised vegetable patches to grow vegetables, or beautiful planters containing shrubs, perennials and annuals to complete the decor. To create an exotic atmosphere, cycas, small bamboos and horsetails will make their effect.
Others will prefer to create a friendly outdoor living room with soft armchairs and large cushions. If you're a good handyman, there's nothing to stop you from creating your own garden furniture from recycled pallets. You can paint them to your liking and create the shapes that suit you. Tables, armchairs, deckchairs, nothing is impossible!
A shade will be necessary for your living room. Choose a pergola or simply an offset parasol, or even a set of sails stretched to bring a very Mediterranean note to your roof terrace.
