Flat roof: tiling or decking?

Sep 16, 2005 2 Replies

I have a flat roof but am worried about having chairs and table poking through it so I was thinking about decking but someone mentioned tiling.



which method is more reliable? any thoughts? anything i need to know?



cheers, axelle b.



| I have a flat roof but am worried about having chairs and table poking | through it so I was thinking about decking but someone mentioned | tiling. | | which method is more reliable? any thoughts? anything i need to know?

Are the roof joists strong enough? You need stronger joists if you use the flat roof for more than occasional maintenance.

I've got a roof terrace which is asphalt over wood with 'promenade' tiles

- GRP reinforced concrete, so light and strong. Has proved very successful.

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