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Traditional Terrace with a Roof Extension Ideas and Designs

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Stillmeadow Circle Deck
Stillmeadow Circle Deck
ELM Construction LLCELM Construction LLC
Porches and Decks
Porches and Decks
Brothers Services CompanyBrothers Services Company
Have it all when you are building a small addition to your home. Add a little more space indoor and outdoor with a screened in porch that still has an outdoor deck to it.
River House
River House
Wolfe Rizor InteriorsWolfe Rizor Interiors
The Hawthorn
The Hawthorn
Gordon Tobey DevelopmentsGordon Tobey Developments
View of the back yard & deck.
Roswell Outdoor Living Area
Roswell Outdoor Living Area
Peachtree Decks and PorchesPeachtree Decks and Porches
Bathroom Addition & Basement Remodel - Corcoran, MN
Bathroom Addition & Basement Remodel - Corcoran, MN
Building Renewal, IncBuilding Renewal, Inc
Custom Homes
Custom Homes
D. Stone Builders, Inc.D. Stone Builders, Inc.
Covered Decks
Covered Decks
McHenry Deck Builders LLCMcHenry Deck Builders LLC
Brock Built Homes - Obie Award Idlewilde Residence 2014
Brock Built Homes - Obie Award Idlewilde Residence 2014
Bloodfire Studios LLCBloodfire Studios LLC
Deck Retreat Featuring Fireplace and Outdoor Kitchen
Deck Retreat Featuring Fireplace and Outdoor Kitchen
The Stone ManThe Stone Man
National Award Winning Deck 2014! Franklin Lakes NJ Outdoor Living Space
National Award Winning Deck 2014! Franklin Lakes NJ Outdoor Living Space
Deck Remodelers.comDeck Remodelers.com
Franklin Lakes NJ. Outdoor Great room with covered structure. A granite topped wet bar under the TV on the mahogany paneled wall. This fantastic room with a tiger wood ceiling and ipe columns has two built in heaters in the ceiling to take the chill off while watching football on a crisp fall afternoon or dining at night. In the first picture you can see the gas fire feature built into the round circular blue stone area of the deck. A perfect gathering place under the stars. This is so much more than a deck it is year round outdoor living.
Chestnut Hill - Acworth, GA 30102
Chestnut Hill - Acworth, GA 30102
Outback Deck, Inc.Outback Deck, Inc.
Heather Cooper Photography
Evergreen Grove
Evergreen Grove
Charles C Hugo Landscape DesignCharles C Hugo Landscape Design
photo Rob Karosis
Outdoor Living - Enclosed Deck, Patio or Porch
Outdoor Living - Enclosed Deck, Patio or Porch
Weatherwell Elite - Aluminum ShuttersWeatherwell Elite - Aluminum Shutters
The back patio of this traditional Queensland home was enclosed with aluminum shutters to ensure home safety while keeping style. The louvers can moved in any position, yet still unable to be penetrated. The panels could also be key locked with a double shute bolt allowing the homeowners front porch furniture to be secure.
The Vidabelo
The Vidabelo
Alan Mascord Design Associates IncAlan Mascord Design Associates Inc
Winner of "most Livable Floorplan" in the 2011 Clark County Parade of Homes. Photos by Bob Greenspan
Outdoor Living Space
Outdoor Living Space
Paul Thomas Designs, LLCPaul Thomas Designs, LLC
Mosca Project
Mosca Project
Timberline Patio CoversTimberline Patio Covers
Gable style patio cover attached to the house and equipped with full outdoor kitchen, electric heaters, screens, ceiling fan, skylights, tv, patio furniture, and hot tub. The project turned out beautifully and would be the perfect place to host a party, family dinner or the big game!
Covered Deck
Covered Deck
TJ Bush Enterprises, IncTJ Bush Enterprises, Inc
Poolside Entertainment
Poolside Entertainment
CG&S Design-BuildCG&S Design-Build
photography by Andrea Calo
Mountainside Retreat
Mountainside Retreat
Alderwood Landscape Architecture and ConstructionAlderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction

Traditional Terrace with a Roof Extension Ideas and Designs

There’s nothing quite like an outdoor space with a view and if you’re elevated up high then there’s more chance of getting that view. Even if you’re not blessed with a natural view from your home, an elevated space outdoors will at least give you the chance to survey the land in front of you; whether that’s a few square metres or whole acres! A terrace is one way of achieving this as it gives you the flat surface of a patio but elevated; either on a flat roof, as decking in your garden, or extending out from your house at ground level or higher. Whether a traditional terrace is your only outside space and you want it to function as a garden or you’ll be using it as a dining or seating area, there are all sorts of traditional design ideas, furniture, plants and accessory options to think about.

How do I decorate or design a traditional roof garden?

UK homeowners are resourceful when it comes to outside space and will make the most of anything they can get their hands on, so it’s no wonder that in urban areas and cities we look to the roof for a place to get some rays. A traditional roof terrace can work in just the same way as a decking area, but you just may need a few extra elements to make it more comfortable – a way of shading an area from the sun, perhaps a parasol or sun shade, a touch of green to break up the stark nature of a roof, and a drainage system that will stop rain water collecting in colder months. If you want to create a whole garden on your roof you’ll be a little more restricted than when on ground level. Plants may have to remain potted, but you can find companies that design and install green roofs – systems that allow plants to be planted into the roof surface. However, green roofs can be costly and tricky to install, so stick to pots and raised flower beds if you want to stay on the safe side. Loungers, deck chairs and rattan chairs are great pieces of roof garden furniture as they’re portable and can be moved around your rooftop garden easily; perfect for sun chasers. However, if you want to create a larger sense of space for your roof terrace design, think about built-in benches or seating around the sides or a corner of your roof garden.

What to consider when designing garden decking

A decked garden area may look simple once finished, but there are so many factors to consider when it comes to putting together decking ideas. You’ll need to think about the materials you want to use, the balustrades or railings you might choose, whether you will have a raised deck and decking steps, and whether you want decking lights.

Which decking material is best?

Composite decking is a popular choice for outdoor deck material because it offers a combination of practicality and style. The boards are made of wood and plastic fibres so that the classic wooden look is kept but the plastic fibres mean they will be much more durable and easier to maintain than traditional hardwood. If you can’t resist the natural look and feel of hardwood decking boards, then yellow balau, iroko and ipe decking are suitable outdoor boards that will give you the classic feel of a traditional wooden deck. Remember, with hardwood decking you will regularly need to treat the wood to keep it clean, waterproofed and to maintain the colour. As wood is usually more of an investment than composite or plastic decking, it’s a good idea to speak to decking specialists or timber merchants because they will be able to advise you on the best wood for your design and how best to treat it. You may find that different decking materials are better to suited to different types of terraces; whether that’s on a roof, in the garden or on a balcony. Whether you are designing a terrace, balcony or decked garden area from scratch, or just looking to decorate what you already have, take a look through the photos on Houzz to find terrace and balcony ideas and inspiration.
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