Terrace construction advice needed!

4 years ago

After some professional advice on roof terracing. Bought a recently renovated house and when plumbers came to move some piping they found this below the composite decking, they told me I should probably have it re done. Before I go back to the builders (under warranty) just wanted a informed opinion on whether this is adequate support? The whole terrace is like this. And if not: what needs to be done to make it adequate. Any advice at all greatly appreciated, cheers!

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Ribena Drinker
4 years ago
I'm not an expect but that looks like a bodge job to me and not having been done properly.

But hopefully this should bump your question for someone who know more about this topic to see your question.
embzop
4 years ago
Looks like a bodge job to me too! They should have used pedestal risers under the framework not piles of bricks. Not only would the pedestal risers support the framework securely, they would also be lightweight and spread the weight of the deck more evenly which would be better for a roof terrace. Do a google search for decking pedestals and you'll see what should be there. Good luck.
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