Tailored Rooftop Terrace Design: A Guide to Customising Your Space

In this guide, we'll explore the flexibility of Raaft's terrace system and provide expert tips on how to tailor your terrace design to suit your unique preferences, available space, and project requirements.

Building a Good Terrace System Base

A robust, secure terraced area requires a high-quality support framework. Since roofs are rarely level or flat, the Raaft system is the ideal solution.

The height-adjustable decking and paving pedestals are simple to install, constructed for optimum performance, and work in tandem with other Raaft Terrace System components.

You have the option of choosing between:

• Preventa Metal Pedestals: The perfect foundation for the Raaft BRoof(t4) Fire Rated Terrace System.
• Versijack Plastic Pedestals: Adjustable for slope and height, suitable for nearly any setting.

If you cannot decide between metal and plastic pedestals, read our comprehensive guide on Metal vs Plastic Pedestals.

Choosing a Suitable Surface for Your Rooftop Terrace

Raaft offers a variety of surfaces, including Farrino porcelain decking, Terrafina composite decking, and Atria porcelain tiles. Each option comes in different designs, colours, textures, and finishes.

Atria Porcelain Tiles
High-performance, practical, and available in a variety of finishes to complement any terrace project. Choose the finish that best suits your patio system from our extensive range.

Farrino Porcelain Decking
High-performance porcelain decking, long-lasting and resilient, with a wind tie-down mechanism and British fire rating of BroofT4. Available in 6 colours for any project.

Terrafina Decking
Solid composite decking with two designs and a standard width of 146mm. Available in six colours, offering a modern, unobtrusive aesthetic with exceptional durability and performance.

Adding Dimension to Your Rooftop Terrace System

Any rooftop terrace can quickly be transformed into a functional garden with character by adding planters and furniture.

Rooftop Terrace Planters

• Planterline Straight: Straight premium-grade steel planter panels, powder-coated to any RAL colour.
• Planterline Curved: Curved steel panels suitable for a wide range of designs and easy to install.
• Planterline Prism: Customisable angles and prism-shaped edging to define pathways and green spaces.
• Ambit Integrated Seating: Timber benches with integrated planters combine functionality and design.

Learn more in our article Rooftop Garden Planters.

Rooftop Terrace Furniture

Raaft furniture sets complement any terrace or balcony installation. Designed to attach directly into the support structure, they are durable and easy to maintain.

• Flow – versatile collection.
• Merlino – simple yet stylish look.
• Rhune – luxury with quality.
• Estro – traditional and durable.
• Alfresco – unique yet comfortable.

Read more in Choosing the Perfect Outdoor Furniture for Your Terrace.

Rooftop Terrace Solutions from Raaft

Whether adding a terrace to a new building or an existing property, understanding potential challenges and available products is key.

As a leading UK designer and manufacturer of roof terrace and planter systems, decking, and tiles, Raaft supports you through design, specification, and installation. To discuss your ideas, contact the experts today.

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