Roof options for our deck

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  1. Ems

    Ems Well-Known Member

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    We have finally finished our deck. Hats off to the hubby - he's done an amazing job. We are struggling to decide on a roof. He wants to go retractable but I'm thinking fixed. What would you use? Any tips appreciated. IMG_20181020_170121.jpg IMG_20181020_170015.jpg IMG_20181020_190748.jpg
     
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    That looks awesome - great size.

    I hate to say it but before building the top structure you really should have decided what you wanted to use to roof it. I'm not sure that frame would suit a fixed roof as they would need a minor slope down to the end for water run off if using flat pan roofing.

    Unless you mean like fixed timber cross battens and no roofing product?

    If you want to use it in winter with a chiminea/firebox out there then I'd go retractable so it can be open in winter. I'd use a shadecloth and wire system to have it shaded in summer and retract for winter.
     
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    We were thinking of the Polycarbonate sheeting
     
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    That deck looks great!

    Fixed roof over part of it? Other part left open?
    Marg
     
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    If it's going to set into the roof with battens ,then you would have to design a flashing to seal the roof section off..

    BTW---that's a excellent deck..
     
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    Thanks Marg
    We were thinking half and half but thought it might look a bit odd. :D
     
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    As long as there is a 3-5 degree slope away from the house in those beams then it should be doable with a flat pan polycarbonate but of course you'll need a lot more battens up there to support the sheets. From recollection a flat pan (ie trimdeck style) needs less of a slope than corrugated.

    I think half and half is doable and won't look odd.
     
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    The steps set in the middle already visually divide it into two sections.

    I don’t think roofing one of the sides of the steps would look odd.
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    One of our properties has this but I’ve found it to be hot and it gets brittle with age. If I had my time over I’d use the colourbond / polystyrene combo product. (It does not need as many battens either).
     
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    Based on experience that’s the only roof I’d use on a deck now. Can span large distances and very importantly is COOL underneath in hot weather. Our deck roof spans over 7 metres between supports. As stated polycarbonate gets brittle over time and can look pretty ordinary as stains and discolouration progress. It can also be hot to sit under in warm weather. The only polycarbonate sheets (double sided with gap in between) on our deck roof is above the guttering which lets light in and weather proofs the deck where it meets the main house.

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    Does this block out a lot more light than polycarbonate?
     
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    It's solid so yes blocks out light.
     
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    Timber slats on an angle - angled for Solar access & shade/sun blocking. Needs you to research the best angle for the slats.
     
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    It depends on many factors. Where are other windows located in the house. You will note the polycarbonate “window” above the guttering of our house which lets in light where it would normally be darkest. Importantly in hot weather the tint required on the polycarbonate roofing to allow it cool enough under (depending on your climate) will be so strong it’ll block out most of the light anyhow.

    In our warmer climate decks are not much use if you can’t use them in the hotter months when outdoor living is more popular. In our case we were prepared to put a skylight(s) in the house if it was too dark. But fortunately it wasn’t needed. Having had single sheet colourbond / polycarbonate roofing / sails in the past there was no way I would use them again. Couldn’t use the deck a lot of the time.

    Given Perth is prone to hot weather I would have thought insulated deck roofing was of great importance.

    My personal preference only of course. But just thought it might be helpful (or not:confused:):).
     
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    Looks like a perfect spot to quaff down a few of those Craft Brews you rave about while taking in the outstanding view!
    You have a great set-up.
     
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    Thanks. Just had best friends here for a week. Considerable time spent on the deck day and night enjoying numerous BBQs and much consumption of craft beer. And always cool during the day on the deck thanks to the insulated roof. Getting them out of the pool the rest of the time was a battle though.
     
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    Are these still single sheet colourbond louvre’s though? If so you might fry under these in summer in Perth. And if open hello heat and perhaps sunburn unless the angle is kept adjusted in line with the sun’s path.
     
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    Slats with a retractable canvas awning

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    Solar pergola with angled slats.
     

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