Building And Designing
Do I need an architect to design a roof terrace?
An architect can be used to design a roof terrace, especially if there are structural alterations to the existing property. The architect will draw the survey, draw up the plans, submit them to the council, and handle all correspondence on behalf of the client.
Do I need a structural engineer for a roof terrace?
A structural engineer is necessary for roof terraces if you're unsure on the loading of the roof, especially within an old building. The engineer will provide calculations for steel or timber joists.
Should I hire a specialist roof terrace constructor?
It is very useful to use a specialist roof constructor, especially as our sales over in roof gardens. We are used to dealing with roofs, and obviously you can't penetrate any roof surface. Everything has to be constructed into external walls and totally floating above the existing roof to protect it.
How long does it take to build a roof terrace?
It can take anything from about 3 weeks up to 16 weeks depending on the design and the size.
What time of year should I build a roof terrace?
Given today's climate, we can build roof terraces all year round, except when the temperature drops to under five degrees Celsius. This applies for any exterior building work and also would not be the optimum time for planting.
Does a roof terrace have to be tested for its weight bearing capacity?
The structural engineer will make his own calculations depending on the size of the ceiling joists below and decide whether to use the steel and timber joists to construct an entirely new roof surface.
