ᐅ Choosing Flooring for a Roof Terrace: Landscape Gardener or Roofer?
Created on: 30 Sep 2018 20:20
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R.Hotzenplotz
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.
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.
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Obstlerbaum2 Oct 2018 21:18How much of the substructure is already in place? If necessary, I would do it myself; laying a gravel bed and slabs isn’t rocket science.
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R.Hotzenplotz2 Oct 2018 22:19Obstlerbaum schrieb:
How much of the substructure is already done?Nothing at all.
Obstlerbaum schrieb:
If in doubt, I would do it myself; a gravel bed and concrete slabs are not complicated.I’m having it done, it’s not my thing.
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Obstlerbaum3 Oct 2018 10:02R.Hotzenplotz schrieb:
Nothing at all.Then I would be more concerned about the waterproofing than the surface covering, but I guess everyone has their own priorities.R
R.Hotzenplotz3 Oct 2018 10:42Obstlerbaum schrieb:
Then I would be more concerned about the waterproofing than the surface covering on top, but I guess everyone has their own priorities.What concerns? The waterproofing will be done properly and inspected by an expert. I don’t see the issue now.
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