Hello,
I have been quietly following this interesting forum for a while and have already been able to apply many tips to our new bungalow.
We have now finished the house and are planning our garden and terrace for spring 2016.
I am still looking for some ideas for the terrace and would appreciate your help.
Here is my starting point: The height difference between the finished floor level inside the house, and thus the doors leading to the terrace, and the garden level is about 30cm (12 inches).
Originally, we wanted to build a WPC (wood-plastic composite) terrace, which would compensate for the height difference through an underlying substructure. Around this, two steps down to the garden were planned. During the construction phase, we were advised to pour concrete in this area as a stable base and to prevent weeds from growing underneath.
We followed this advice, so now we have a concrete slab that is 30cm (12 inches) below the desired terrace surface level.
After reading a lot, we are no longer entirely sure if WPC is the best choice for us. Considering costs, terrace slabs (pavers) could be an interesting option. However, I am unsure what to do with the concrete base in that case. Adding a thick layer of gravel on top of the concrete to reach the right height does not seem ideal, especially since water will not drain through the concrete below.
If anyone has a similar situation or tips, or can convince me again that WPC is the better choice, I would be very grateful.
Thank you!
I have been quietly following this interesting forum for a while and have already been able to apply many tips to our new bungalow.
We have now finished the house and are planning our garden and terrace for spring 2016.
I am still looking for some ideas for the terrace and would appreciate your help.
Here is my starting point: The height difference between the finished floor level inside the house, and thus the doors leading to the terrace, and the garden level is about 30cm (12 inches).
Originally, we wanted to build a WPC (wood-plastic composite) terrace, which would compensate for the height difference through an underlying substructure. Around this, two steps down to the garden were planned. During the construction phase, we were advised to pour concrete in this area as a stable base and to prevent weeds from growing underneath.
We followed this advice, so now we have a concrete slab that is 30cm (12 inches) below the desired terrace surface level.
After reading a lot, we are no longer entirely sure if WPC is the best choice for us. Considering costs, terrace slabs (pavers) could be an interesting option. However, I am unsure what to do with the concrete base in that case. Adding a thick layer of gravel on top of the concrete to reach the right height does not seem ideal, especially since water will not drain through the concrete below.
If anyone has a similar situation or tips, or can convince me again that WPC is the better choice, I would be very grateful.
Thank you!
M
Martens198727 Apr 2016 09:32Hello, thanks for the information. We have now decided in favor of a wooden terrace with Bangkirai decking boards.