Toronto Flat Roof Deck Construction

In the Greater Toronto Area we are seeing an increase in modern home design which showcases clean architectural vertical and horizontal lines, giving us less asphalt shingled sloped roofs, and more hot and cold applied flat roofing systems.  With the right plans, this brings with it the luxury to increase your usable living space and square footage by building a flat roof patio or deck in the tight urban spaces afforded by city living.  Not to mention, some of the best views of our city.

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A flat roof deck, often referred to as a “floating” deck as they are not secured to anything, simply placed on top of the flat roof, is quite similar in construction to building any other deck over land or concrete.

Providing the rooftop is strong enough to support the additional weight, it is best to ensure you have installed a top notch, watertight, flat roofing system (ie. Modified Bitumen, EPDM, TPO or PVC) so that no issues arise below the deck as it ages.  Maintenance, cleaning and repairs of the membrane below should be conducted regularly.

TorontoRoofing.ca recently completed a precision cut, cedar flat roof deck installation in the Annex neighbourhood.  The completed project is pictured below.  Check out our deck gallery for additional inspiration in designing your build.

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