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Profex130727 Jul 2019 10:21Hello.
My wife and I have taken over my grandfather’s family home, and starting Thursday, we can finally begin the demolition work. So far, everything is well planned, but we have one concern: the terrace, which will need to be replaced next year.
About the terrace:
It is freestanding and separate from the main house, connected by a walkway from the first-floor balcony. Behind it is the garden. It is built high, meaning underneath are two garages, a workshop, and a storage room. The dimensions are 6.00m x 11.00m (20 feet x 36 feet), which is quite large for a terrace and that’s why it’s a concern. It has no structure on top, only a chimney protruding in the middle at the edge (from the workshop below).
We have been considering what to do with the terrace for the last four months. Currently, there is about an 8cm (3 inch) thick screed on the concrete slab, with small tiles approximately 10x20cm (4x8 inches) on top, without an expansion joint. This has been in place for 40 years and everything is now damaged; both the screed and tiles are held in place only by gravity.
Another problem is that the terrace is exposed to weather all year round and it faces south, effectively becoming a huge grill in summer!
We know the screed has to be removed. The concrete underneath seems intact as there are no signs of damage in the rooms below. Initially, we thought about using solid WPC decking boards but have dismissed that idea. My wife likes the idea of a concrete surface (nice polished concrete), but I am still unsure.
We also need a roof and after extensive online research, we are looking for tips and ideas. We have considered everything from a cube structure by Brustor to large patio umbrellas, and now we are leaning towards a full roof covering all 66sqm (710 sq ft), made of wood like a carport with a flat roof. The garden is large enough to still enjoy sunshine.
We will definitely need a building permit / planning permission, but assuming we get it (I think we will, since there are no neighbors behind us, just forest and a railway line, and the terrace is behind the house anyway).
Is it possible to build such a large carport on a freestanding terrace? Regarding structural integrity, I was thinking I could skip the screed if it is protected from above, allowing a different layering system.
Would I still need to create a slope despite the roof? What kind of surface would you recommend, like natural stone slabs on pedestals? Could the wind load be too high for 66sqm?
Sorry for the long text. It would be great if someone could support us with ideas. Thanks in advance and have a great weekend everyone.
Regards, Profex1307
My wife and I have taken over my grandfather’s family home, and starting Thursday, we can finally begin the demolition work. So far, everything is well planned, but we have one concern: the terrace, which will need to be replaced next year.
About the terrace:
It is freestanding and separate from the main house, connected by a walkway from the first-floor balcony. Behind it is the garden. It is built high, meaning underneath are two garages, a workshop, and a storage room. The dimensions are 6.00m x 11.00m (20 feet x 36 feet), which is quite large for a terrace and that’s why it’s a concern. It has no structure on top, only a chimney protruding in the middle at the edge (from the workshop below).
We have been considering what to do with the terrace for the last four months. Currently, there is about an 8cm (3 inch) thick screed on the concrete slab, with small tiles approximately 10x20cm (4x8 inches) on top, without an expansion joint. This has been in place for 40 years and everything is now damaged; both the screed and tiles are held in place only by gravity.
Another problem is that the terrace is exposed to weather all year round and it faces south, effectively becoming a huge grill in summer!
We know the screed has to be removed. The concrete underneath seems intact as there are no signs of damage in the rooms below. Initially, we thought about using solid WPC decking boards but have dismissed that idea. My wife likes the idea of a concrete surface (nice polished concrete), but I am still unsure.
We also need a roof and after extensive online research, we are looking for tips and ideas. We have considered everything from a cube structure by Brustor to large patio umbrellas, and now we are leaning towards a full roof covering all 66sqm (710 sq ft), made of wood like a carport with a flat roof. The garden is large enough to still enjoy sunshine.
We will definitely need a building permit / planning permission, but assuming we get it (I think we will, since there are no neighbors behind us, just forest and a railway line, and the terrace is behind the house anyway).
Is it possible to build such a large carport on a freestanding terrace? Regarding structural integrity, I was thinking I could skip the screed if it is protected from above, allowing a different layering system.
Would I still need to create a slope despite the roof? What kind of surface would you recommend, like natural stone slabs on pedestals? Could the wind load be too high for 66sqm?
Sorry for the long text. It would be great if someone could support us with ideas. Thanks in advance and have a great weekend everyone.
Regards, Profex1307
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