tips on building design terrace
Terrazas has become a popular solution to maximizing outdoor living space. With constant exposure to the environment, need land to withstand all external conditions including fire hazards, insect damage, sun, rain and wind. In the design of a bridge, should take into account all local conditions in your area and select decking materials offering superior strength, durability and dimensional stability.
There are a number of different materials that can be used to develop a platform and support.
Let’s start with the framework …
First, there are two options for frames of soil – steel wood. Most frames are made of stainless steel COLORBOND bearing, seals and steel-reinforced columns. coated steel structure is easy to install and ideal for use in fire hazard zones. wooden frame can be wooden chargers, beams and posts or a combination of wood structure with steel nails. If you choose a wooden frame for the roof then there is a choice of hardwood or softwood such as pine treated.
Platform material
With the platform can be used to cover a number of different hardwoods such as merbau, wood, tallow, Ironbark and more. Hardwood is naturally durable and resistant to insects and is the strongest choice in the terrace. treated pine can also be used as roofing material. The most common sizes of planks of wood used for deck building are of 90mm, 70mm and 140mm.
An alternative to the wood surface is “compressed cement sheets, which is then tiled. The sheets of hardboard with tiles is one of my favorites because the final product looks like a concrete slab, but without the high costs. This method works best with steel frames and messages, that allow much less movement of the wood. Compressed cement platform if built properly for a period of more than 30 years.
Railing
There are many styles of handrails for complete coverage, including the son tubular (type of closure of the pool), stainless steel, glass or wood. The most popular model tends to be tubular, as it is profitable, it looks great and requires no maintenance.
Stairs
If your deck is raised or require access to the steps below, like the bridge, a number of different materials available to the stairs. Includes a welded steel beam with wooden steps, or a full set of hardwood or treated pine staircase.
wood decks is ideal for sloping blocks, old concrete patios or as an alternative to paving. Wood decks can be built on the same level as your existing floors to facilitate a smooth transition from inside to outside. In the design of a bridge of wood or steel structure to remember that north facing decks are better positioned to receive winter sun and summer shade.
Council
Remember to protect the wooden bridges with quality wood finishes such as wood or oil stain.
Greg Jacobs is a leading designer of pergolas, patios and outdoor areas of entertainment and is the founding director of Pergola Pergola Land a successful business based in Sydney, Australia. Greg and his team at Pergola Land have been designing and building top quality pergolas, patios and garages for Spanish customers in the last 10 years. Pergola Land specialize in custom pergolas, patios, carports, sail shades, sun roofs, awnings and balconies screens.
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Building & Construction | admin January 27, 2012
