Flat Roof Conversion To Terrace

Please take a look at our section on garden roofs to find out more about how to convert an existing flat roof into a valuable addition to your home.

Flat roof conversion to terrace.

Make the most of your flat roof with a stylish terrace or balcony the sun doesn t shine every day here in britain. The choice is yours we ve seen some beautiful conversions using decking patio slabs porcelain tiles and pebble borders. It s not recommended that you try to convert a felt roof into usable rooftop space like a garden or extra seating. The majority of people will choose either lightweight patio slabs or timber composite decking to create a balcony or terrace out of their flat roof.

How best do i convert a flat roof into a roof garden i do need a new flat roof my flat roof is leaking and it needs replacing but i do want to convert the area into a roof garden. Thomas roof seal would not be no we re near adequate to create a terrace it s a temporary repair solution as it says on the tin not a roof terrace conversion miracle in a tin. So when it does you ll want to enjoy it and there s no better way than adding an outdoor living space. Felt rooftops have short life spans and most aren t covered by insurance.

I don t think it s possible to build a terrace on shed flat roof certainly not a wooden shed anyway maybe a brick out building might but your need to beef up. A recent article in the telegraph said that a flat roof conversion creating a roof garden can add some 10 15 to the value of a property. Although it s cheaper and more straightforward to build a terrace on a flat roof sloped roofs can be adjusted by either building up an external wall or cutting into the roof. If the existing structure appears to be adequately supporting the existing flat and ponded roof it should be.

If minor flashing or membrane repair will not yield long term results a slope conversion process is in order. You need to have your current roof and materials evaluated before you begin on any design plans for your new garden or restaurant seating. I need steps coming down onto the roof from a higher floor and i would assume that these would need to be fixed to the roof floor. Analyze the condition of the existing roof.

If you re looking to upgrade your existing balcony roof or convert an existing flat roof into a balcony a roof terrace or a garden roof then we can help. End your terrace roof worries today by calling freephone 0800 098 8271 for a no obligation free survey and quotation or complete the form below.