Spacious, solid and easy to maintain - this is what every garden terrace should be like. Experts say that it doesn't take much space and effort to afford the luxury of eating among trees and creepers. The basic issue is the material from which our terrace will be made. Wood, stone or ceramic tiles are most often used to build a terrace. It all depends on its destination, place in the garden and the closest surroundings in which it will be located. Seewhat material to choose for the terraceto meet all your expectations.
The material for the terrace should be chosen in such a way as to obtain the effect of increasing the living space
What to consider when choosing a material for a terrace
1. Location of the terrace
The choice of material for the terraceobviously involves an aesthetic and financial issue. The appearance of the terrace usually depends on its location. When the space right next to the house is arranged in this way, you can use more original materials, allow yourself to choose sophisticated forms and colors. There you can maintain the style of living spaces, match the appearance with windows or floors. Thus, by choosing the appropriatematerial for the terrace , we will expand our living space in some way.
When a terrace is hidden inside a garden, its character is usually more natural. Traditional or even plant-based terrace materials are used more often. The financial side of theterrace materialselection is related to its quality, exotic origin or unique design. However, sophisticated raw materials are not always prepared for Polish conditions, so it is also worth taking into account their hardness and durability.It's not just the appearance that counts.
Moisture-resistant terrace boards will also be useful when constructing flower pots and benches
2. Resistance to weather conditions
The location of the terrace is also related to the resistance of the material. The selection ofmaterial for the terracemust take into account the factors to which it will be most exposed in a given place. - The surface of the terrace must be able to withstand the destructive effects of wind, rain, snow and frost all year round. Water is most dangerous for wood, for materials such as stone and ceramics - the temperature is around 0 ° C - informs Błażej Korzeniewski, Plastivan technical advisor - It is worth remembering that resistance is a guarantee for terrace owners so that their toil is not damaged by the first frosts or rays of the sun.3. Terrace area
The area of the terrace is another important decision in planning this corner and choosingmaterial for the terrace Certainly, although it has an aesthetic value, it cannot dominate the green landscape. It cannot be too small so that its exploitation would not be difficult. As the Plastivan technical advisor assures - For a family of four to feel comfortable, a 4 x 4 meter terrace is enough. The construction site should be properly prepared. To do this, compact the surface with coarse-grained gravel, bearing in mind the slope (5 mm per meter). The substrate prepared in this way will provide a stable base for our structure and will effectively drain rainwater - adds Błażej Korzeniewski.
Material for the terrace - aesthetic and durable
Hard as stone, resistant to moisture and frost. Suchterrace materialis the most desirable. Composite boards are an example of a product with such properties. Plastivan Polska proposes a material that, although not perceived as a traditional building material for terraces, exceeds known standards in terms of durability, and also impresses with its visual side.Duofuse is a system of terrace boards made of a composite of wood flour and plastics. This combination guarantees the creation of a durableterrace material , resistant to water and weather conditions, which looks like a wooden board. The durability of this material is its main advantage, which allows it to be widely used.
The composite material for the terrace fits both the elements used in the garden and on the facade of the house
- When the substrate is ready, we start laying the system joists at intervals of 40 cm. Then we proceed to assemble the Duofuse boards. Fastening of other elements of the terrace floor is done with the use of system clips. Finish the terrace with a composite plinth - advises Błażej Korzeniewski.
It is also possible to make a structure based on prefabricated concrete blocks (12x24x38 cm), with which the joists should be supported along their entire length and then, as in the previous case, installed boards and plinth.And so Duofuse composite boards can be used not only asterrace materialbut also in the vicinity of pools or as platforms. This is due to the non-slip surface and the appearance and smell of the wood.
