Technical Insights
Practical advice, specification guidance and technical articles for architects, contractors and developers designing roof terraces and balconies.
Balustrade Height & Guarding Requirements for Roof Terraces (UK Building Regulations Explained)
Balustrades play a critical role in the safety of balconies and roof terraces. In the UK, their design is governed by Building Regulations Approved Document K, which [...]
Penetrative vs Non-Penetrative Balcony Detailing: A Lifecycle Design Question
Balcony and roof terrace detailing has traditionally relied on a simple assumption: that structural elements such as balustrades must be fixed directly into the building structure, even when [...]
Designing Roof Terraces on Flat Roofs: Opportunities and Constraints
Designing roof terraces on flat roofs is one of the most underused opportunities in residential design. For architects and developers working in dense urban environments, converting roof [...]
Do Balustrade Fixings Void Flat Roof Warranties?
When architects and developers design roof terraces above occupied space, one question often arises early in the detailing process: do balustrade fixings affect the waterproofing warranty? In many [...]
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9 Essential Things You Need to Know About Planning Permission for a BalcoDeck® Transform your underused rooftop into a stylish outdoor living space with a BalcoDeck®. But [...]
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