A roof terrace or roof terrace is an increasingly common innovation in contemporary-style homes. What are the advantages of a roof terrace and what are its drawbacks? If you are still hesitant to have a roof terrace built on your house built with your real estate developer in Loire-Atlantique or elsewhere, here are some answers that will enlighten you.

WHAT IS A SUMMIT TERRACE?

 Its construction requires special techniques, because it plays two roles in the structure: terrace and roof. The roof of the home must be flat to be able to build the terrace on top. The platform must be slightly inclined to evacuate any rainwater deposits.

In addition, a waterproof coating must also cover the floor of the terrace to ensure its second role as a perfectly waterproof roof.

 The summit terrace used as a living or leisure area requires practical and wide access to accommodate the people who will relax there. For other needs, such as a planted terrace, a small passage will be more than enough or even access by ladder.

THE ADVANTAGES OF A SUMMIT TERRACE

The main advantage of a roof terrace is the space saving. You will have an additional living space without extending the surface area occupied by your house. The roof terrace is also more discreet than classic terraces, because it is high up which allows the occupants to be inaccessible to prying eyes. It is also more secure. The furniture and objects installed on a roof terrace are not at risk given the height of the premises.

The summit terrace can also have other advantages depending Walking on a wooden floor is a bit like reconnecting with nature.

• Composite decking: Composite has the appearance of wood and has the particularity of being very weather resistant. In addition, the price of this material is very affordable.
• The stone terrace: Very resistant, the stone has a rather rustic appearance, but still retains a certain charm. We have a wide choice of colors and we can say that the stone is ecological since it does not require any chemical process for its extraction. On the other hand, it is heavy and often expensive.
• The concrete terrace: Concrete is also very weather resistant and is fairly easy to maintain.

THE DISADVANTAGES OF A SUMMIT TERRACE

The main disadvantage of the summit terrace is the fact that it is constantly exposed to the elements. Since it is located on the roof of the house, it is subjected to heavy rain, snow, wind and sun. Thus, the deterioration is necessarily faster than the interior of a house and the terrace requires careful maintenance as well as constant monitoring of its structure. However, this is a common disadvantage of outdoor structures. To enjoy the benefits of a summit terrace, you will therefore have to accept this small defect which is not very blocking.

On the other hand, the summit terrace also has another significant disadvantage due to its high location: security.

Indeed, when installing a structure on the roof of a house, we cannot neglect the risks of falls. It is of course possible to reinforce the terrace railing, but the risk is never zero, especially if you have children at home. One of the essential keys to my safety is to block access to unaccompanied children by an access locking system (locked door or retractable staircase).

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