Turn your roof deck into a desirable relaxing and entertaining area in just a few easy steps.
Do you have a large flat rooftop that’s never used simply because it’s lacking the pizzazz that would make it a sufficiently enjoyable area for relaxation or entertaining? Maybe you are unsure how such an area could be landscaped or are concerned about the potentially high costs involved.
One quick and easy way to transform such an area and which will not cost a fortune is to cover it with DIY wood decking tiles. These are typically available as 1 sq.ft. squares with interlocking tabs built onto all four edges of the integral plastic base. Each tile locks securely into place alongside its neighbor. Individual tiles cannot move once laid. The gaps between the wood slats and the plastic mesh base allow water to drain freely away and minimize the chance of strong winds lifting the tiles.
The plastic bases of these tiles have multiple “feet” to distribute any load evenly over the surface below. However if the tiles are being laid over a waterproofing membrane, a geotextile could be laid under the tiles as an extra precaution against membrane damage, if required.
Some manufacturers produce tiles in a variety of different designs, so it is possible to create borders, feature areas etc. to suit your individual preference.
As well as the wood tiles, a select range of ceramic interlocking tiles are also now available which gives much more opportunity for creativity in designing the total rooftop landscape. These tiles are designed to interlock precisely to the wood tiles, so for example you could have a dining area paved in the ceramic tiles where tables and chairs are situated, surrounded by wood tiles. If possible, try to divide the area into “rooms” by using a row of tubs with bushy plants, some trellis, modular fencing etc. With the addition of some large pots, attractive plants, and maybe a few favorite pieces of sculpture in strategic spots, that forsaken rooftop can easily become an attractive and useful relaxing an entertaining area.
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