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Traditional Terrace with a Roof Extension Ideas and Designs

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Outdoor Pavilion with Aluminum Shutters
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The owners of the pavilion needed protection from the weather on one side so used folding aluminum shutters with operable louvers in white.
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Deck & Open Porch in Des Moines
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Our Work
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Past Fiberon Decking- Near and Far
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Fiberon Decking
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Wooloowin House
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Old Town Residence
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Vernon View River Home
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This is another view of the gorgeous tabby outdoor fireplace and the views from this Vernon River view home.
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Riverfront deck and porch
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Screen Room with TimberTech Deck & Unilock Patio in Kildeer, IL
Screen Room with TimberTech Deck & Unilock Patio in Kildeer, IL
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We enjoyed designing this beautiful, multi-faceted set of outdoor living spaces in Kildeer, IL. The screen porch is a fantastic transition from home to outdoors. The TimberTech deck in Tropical Walnut and Uniloc paver patio with a fire pit create the perfect space for entertaining or simply enjoying the outdoors. We are very proud of this award-winning design that encompassed all aspects of this family’s outdoor life with the benefit of low maintenance materials. ~Custom designed and built by Archadeck of Chicagoland
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Urban Farmhouse
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Lanneau Dr Greenville, SC
Lanneau Dr Greenville, SC
Heritage Custom BuilderHeritage Custom Builder
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!
Leenheer Renovations
Leenheer Renovations
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The San Marino Covered Deck | Greater Seattle Area
The San Marino Covered Deck | Greater Seattle Area
JayMarc HomesJayMarc Homes
Enjoy outdoor living all year around with a custom stone fireplace, covered deck with cedar ceiling detail, lighting, skylights and sound system. Rough-in for electric heaters.
32nd St Remodel/Enlargement
32nd St Remodel/Enlargement
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Allison Cartwright, Twist Tours
Stillmeadow Circle Deck
Stillmeadow Circle Deck
ELM Construction LLCELM Construction LLC
Alpine, E-Builders, Parade Home
Alpine, E-Builders, Parade Home
OSMOND DESIGNSOSMOND DESIGNS
Outdoor patio seating with a TV mounted on a stone wall by Osmond Designs.

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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