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Wire Cable Railing Rooftop Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Sand Hill Cove Cottage
Sand Hill Cove Cottage
Lisa Carlisle ArchitectLisa Carlisle Architect
This is an example of a medium sized nautical roof rooftop wire cable railing terrace in Providence with a fireplace and no cover.
Warehouse Creek Modern
Warehouse Creek Modern
Purple Cherry ArchitectsPurple Cherry Architects
This is an example of a modern roof rooftop wire cable railing terrace in Baltimore with no cover.
View to Boston
View to Boston
Christopher Barry | ArchitectChristopher Barry | Architect
roof deck over penthouse
Design ideas for a large contemporary roof rooftop wire cable railing terrace in Boston with a potted garden and no cover.
Rooftop Retreat
Rooftop Retreat
Landscape Design West, LLCLandscape Design West, LLC
Tucson, Az 85718 city view. Key succulents are very low water and high impact and look great year around. steel frames with steel cabling and corten planters create a secure perimeter. Floating concrete deck that compliments the mid century modern architecture.
NW Portland West Hills Custom Home
NW Portland West Hills Custom Home
R Squared Architecture + PlanningR Squared Architecture + Planning
Covered outdoor living area
Design ideas for a large modern roof rooftop wire cable railing terrace in Portland with a roof extension.
Epic Deck in the Trees
Epic Deck in the Trees
Timber & Stone Outdoor SpacesTimber & Stone Outdoor Spaces
Photo of an expansive modern roof rooftop wire cable railing terrace in Manchester.
Prairie Village Modern
Prairie Village Modern
Design LabDesign Lab
Matthew Anderson
This is an example of a large contemporary roof rooftop wire cable railing terrace in Kansas City with a fire feature and a roof extension.
Timeless Beauty
Timeless Beauty
Story LLCStory LLC
We added a exterior stair and roof deck to this 1904 house, and the clients can now see views of the Cascades, the lake, and even Husky Stadium. It was a delicate operation, since we didn't want to overwhelm the house, and we needed an internal exterior stair (accessed from the second floor of the home).
Historic Home Renovation in Georgetown, Washington, DC
Historic Home Renovation in Georgetown, Washington, DC
Four Brothers Design + BuildFour Brothers Design + Build
Photo of a classic roof rooftop wire cable railing terrace in DC Metro with no cover.
Alta PhotoHaus
Alta PhotoHaus
hoffman architects LLChoffman architects LLC
Renovation of Boyd Blackner's 1968 building at Alta, Utah.
Medium sized modern roof rooftop wire cable railing terrace in Salt Lake City.
Sand Hill Cove Cottage
Sand Hill Cove Cottage
Lisa Carlisle ArchitectLisa Carlisle Architect
This is an example of a medium sized beach style roof rooftop wire cable railing terrace in Providence with a fireplace and no cover.
Epic Deck in the Trees
Epic Deck in the Trees
Timber & Stone Outdoor SpacesTimber & Stone Outdoor Spaces
This is an example of an expansive modern roof rooftop wire cable railing terrace in Manchester.
DECKS
DECKS
Pacific Circle, Inc.Pacific Circle, Inc.
ROOF DECK IN IPE HARDWOOD WITH CUSTOM CABLE RAILING
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary roof rooftop wire cable railing terrace in San Francisco.
View to Boston
View to Boston
Christopher Barry | ArchitectChristopher Barry | Architect
roof deck over penthouse
Photo of a large contemporary roof rooftop wire cable railing terrace in Boston with a potted garden and no cover.
NW Portland West Hills Custom Home
NW Portland West Hills Custom Home
R Squared Architecture + PlanningR Squared Architecture + Planning
Covered outdoor living area
Design ideas for a large modern roof rooftop wire cable railing terrace in Portland with a roof extension.
2023 Modern Waterfront
2023 Modern Waterfront
CL Design-Build, Inc.CL Design-Build, Inc.
Design ideas for a modern back rooftop wire cable railing terrace in Chicago with a roof extension.
NW Portland West Hills Custom Home
NW Portland West Hills Custom Home
R Squared Architecture + PlanningR Squared Architecture + Planning
Covered outdoor living area
Large modern roof rooftop wire cable railing terrace in Portland with a roof extension.
View to Boston
View to Boston
Christopher Barry | ArchitectChristopher Barry | Architect
roof deck over penthouse
This is an example of a large contemporary roof rooftop wire cable railing terrace in Boston with a potted garden and no cover.
Epic Deck in the Trees
Epic Deck in the Trees
Timber & Stone Outdoor SpacesTimber & Stone Outdoor Spaces
This is an example of an expansive modern roof rooftop wire cable railing terrace in Manchester.
Sand Hill Cove Cottage
Sand Hill Cove Cottage
Lisa Carlisle ArchitectLisa Carlisle Architect
Design ideas for a medium sized nautical roof rooftop wire cable railing terrace in Providence with a fireplace and no cover.

Wire Cable Railing Rooftop Terrace Ideas and Designs

There’s nothing quite like an outdoor space with a view and if you’re elevated up high then there’s more chance of getting that view. Even if you’re not blessed with a natural view from your home, an elevated space outdoors will at least give you the chance to survey the land in front of you; whether that’s a few square metres or whole acres! A terrace is one way of achieving this as it gives you the flat surface of a patio but elevated; either on a flat roof, as decking in your garden, or extending out from your house at ground level or higher. Whether a terrace is your only outside space and you want it to function as a garden or you’ll be using it as a dining or seating area, there are all sorts of design ideas, furniture, plants and accessory options to think about.

How do I decorate or design a roof garden?

UK homeowners are resourceful when it comes to outside space and will make the most of anything they can get their hands on, so it’s no wonder that in urban areas and cities we look to the roof for a place to get some rays. A roof terrace can work in just the same way as a decking area, but you just may need a few extra elements to make it more comfortable – a way of shading an area from the sun, perhaps a parasol or sun shade, a touch of green to break up the stark nature of a roof, and a drainage system that will stop rain water collecting in colder months. If you want to create a whole garden on your roof you’ll be a little more restricted than when on ground level. Plants may have to remain potted, but you can find companies that design and install green roofs – systems that allow plants to be planted into the roof surface. However, green roofs can be costly and tricky to install, so stick to pots and raised flower beds if you want to stay on the safe side. Loungers, deck chairs and rattan chairs are great pieces of roof garden furniture as they’re portable and can be moved around your rooftop garden easily; perfect for sun chasers. However, if you want to create a larger sense of space for your roof terrace design, think about built-in benches or seating around the sides or a corner of your roof garden.

What to consider when designing garden decking

A decked garden area may look simple once finished, but there are so many factors to consider when it comes to putting together decking ideas. You’ll need to think about the materials you want to use, the balustrades or railings you might choose, whether you will have a raised deck and decking steps, and whether you want decking lights.

Which decking material is best?

Composite decking is a popular choice for outdoor deck material because it offers a combination of practicality and style. The boards are made of wood and plastic fibres so that the classic wooden look is kept but the plastic fibres mean they will be much more durable and easier to maintain than traditional hardwood. If you can’t resist the natural look and feel of hardwood decking boards, then yellow balau, iroko and ipe decking are suitable outdoor boards that will give you the classic feel of a traditional wooden deck. Remember, with hardwood decking you will regularly need to treat the wood to keep it clean, waterproofed and to maintain the colour. As wood is usually more of an investment than composite or plastic decking, it’s a good idea to speak to decking specialists or timber merchants because they will be able to advise you on the best wood for your design and how best to treat it. You may find that different decking materials are better to suited to different types of terraces; whether that’s on a roof, in the garden or on a balcony. Whether you are designing a terrace, balcony or decked garden area from scratch, or just looking to decorate what you already have, take a look through the photos on Houzz to find terrace and balcony ideas and inspiration.
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