ᐅ Choosing Flooring for a Roof Terrace: Landscape Gardener or Roofer?

Hi!

We still need flooring for our rooftop terrace. According to the technical drawing, it can be up to 2cm (0.8 inches) thick.

Our rooftop terrace is not used often, mostly for hanging laundry rather than for spending time there. Therefore, the design is not very important to us; durability and especially ease of maintenance are our main priorities. If we can avoid problems, we don’t mind using a material that isn’t the cheapest, despite the limited use. We don’t really like concrete paving slabs with joints – that’s what we currently have, and weeds grow everywhere through the gaps. Maybe there are other options that reduce this problem?

As the diagram shows, besides the flooring, a drainage mat and a layer of gravel are also part of the owner’s scope of work. This rules out many companies, so can this only be done by a landscaper or a roofer? In your opinion, who should we contact to get a quote?

My parents have Bangkirai wood but say that despite regular scrubbing, the color has faded. They wouldn’t recommend it to us.

R.Hotzenplotz schrieb:
My parents have Bangkirai wood but say that despite constant scrubbing, the color has faded.

This happens with any wood that is not oiled. It’s not Bangkirai’s fault. However, the construction would become far too high.
If you follow your diagram, probably only panels remain, but on a gravel base? That sounds "odd."

nordanney schrieb:
If you stick to your diagram, it seems only slabs are left, but on a gravel bed? That sounds a bit odd.

Fine gravel. Slabs laid loosely. Why not? It’s commonly done because it’s more frost-resistant than, for example, fixed tiles.

Try searching for Schlüter-troba.

Anyone who can build a balcony can do this. Roofers, for example.

A roofer would be good. That’s the one who handles the preparation not done by the homeowner. I’ll ask him tomorrow if he can prepare it so that WPC panels can be installed.

For 2cm (0.8 inch) slabs installed on gravel, it is essential to use spacer crosses with plates, or, if the construction allows, a mortar bed at the joints.

Today I contacted several companies, including landscapers and roofers, but they all seem to be so busy that I didn't receive a callback today.