Porcelain decking is rapidly becoming a favourite for rooftop terraces, and for good reason. Its unique combination of durability, aesthetics, and safety make it an ideal choice. Let's explore the key benefits:
Porcelain decking’s unmatched durability and performance
Rooftop terraces are exposed to the elements, so durability is paramount. Porcelain decking stands up to the challenge, offering:
- Fire resistance: A crucial safety feature, especially in urban settings. Raaft® offers a non-combustible system that meets UK building regulations and fire safety reviews.
- Weather resistance: Porcelain is impervious to water, frost, and UV rays, ensuring it won't warp, crack, fade, or stain, maintaining its appearance for years to come.
- Slip resistance: Safety is key, and porcelain decking offers excellent slip resistance, providing a secure surface even in wet conditions.
- Longevity: Porcelain is incredibly hard-wearing and resistant to scratches, impacts, and wear, making it a long-lasting investment.
Porcelain decking’s aesthetic and design versatility
Porcelain decking doesn't just perform well; it looks fantastic. Raaft's Atria® porcelain tiles turn standard spaces into remarkable places. Benefits include:
- Variety of styles: Available in a wide range of colours, sizes, and styles, including options that mimic natural wood or stone, allowing you to create the perfect look for your rooftop terrace.
- Seamless integration: Designed to integrate seamlessly with Raaft®'s modular terrace system, creating a cohesive and visually appealing outdoor space.
- Modern and contemporary look: Porcelain decking offers a clean, sophisticated aesthetic that complements modern architectural styles.
The Raaft® system advantage
Raaft® offers a complete terrace system that makes installing porcelain decking simple and efficient:
- Modular system: Raaft®'s intuitive modular system can be easily constructed in three steps, ensuring a smooth installation process.
- Adjustable support: The system combines height-adjustable steel pedestals with aluminium support joists, which provide a stable and level base, even on uneven roof surfaces.
- Integrated planters: Raaft® planters can be easily integrated into the terrace design, adding greenery and creating a more inviting atmosphere.
Case study: Vega rooftop terrace, Miles Street, London
Project overview
- Development: Vega, a 37-storey student accommodation with 841 bedrooms, a six-story office block, and community leisure facilities
- Location: Vauxhall, London (Zone 1)
- Landscape architect: Optimised Environments
- Key challenge: Creating a fire-safe, multi-use rooftop area that complements the building's modern design and natural colour palette
Solution
Raaft's comprehensive terrace system was chosen to create a safe, durable, and aesthetically pleasing rooftop space:
- Support Structure
- 50mm Aluminium Joists
- Fire-rated Adjustable Pedestals
- Floor Structure Panels for planter locations
- Planters
- Straight Planter Walls powder-coated in RAL 7044 (Silk Grey)
- Class A fire-rated and low-maintenance
- Surfacing
- Atria Roma porcelain tiles in three colours: Copper, Lead, and Natural
- Chosen for durability, low maintenance, and Class A fire rating
Key benefits
- Fire safety: All components meet Class A fire regulations, crucial for high-rise developments.
- Aesthetic harmony: The terrace design mirrors the building's natural earth tones.
- Durability: Porcelain tiles offer resistance to rot, mould, and moss, while remaining safe when wet.
- Simplified procurement: Sourcing all materials from Raaft® ensured compatibility and streamlined communication.
Porcelain Decking from Raaft®
The Farrino® decking is a high-performance porcelain decking surface for your terrace or balcony. A highly resistant and long-lasting product which passes the BroofT4 British fire rating and incorporates a wind tie-down system.
Porcelain decking from Raaft®
For rooftop terraces, porcelain decking offers a winning combination of durability, aesthetics, and safety.
To find out more about our porcelain decking or to discuss your ideas for a roof terrace, contact the experts at Raaft® today. We’re always happy to help and answer any questions you may have.
