For example you need to consider the amount of extra weight your flat roof will need to bear.
Making a balcony on a flat roof.
The choice is yours we ve seen some beautiful conversions using decking patio slabs porcelain tiles and pebble borders.
What permissions do.
Creating a terrace or balcony out of a flat roof is easier than you would think as long as you have the right materials.
Before beginning however it is important to do two things.
A reader writes to chartered surveyor john conlin to find out what is needed to transform a flat roof into a balcony.
The majority of people will choose either lightweight patio slabs or timber composite decking to create a balcony or terrace out of their flat roof.
I would like to use this as a balcony.
This is a completion video of a flat roof framing.
You may be surprised to learn that it can increase the value of your flat by up to one quarter rendering it a sound investment.
Two people can install a brand new deck in a weekend with little or no previous construction experience.
This is a completion video of a flat roof framing.
Part of the ground floor of my house extends at the rear beyond the upper floor and has a flat roof.
It can be used to host visitors to unwind or even to work.
Building a deck on a flat roof is neither difficult nor time consuming.
Balcony doors that open onto a reasonably sized roof terrace can transform a flat s functionality in all fine weathers.