About the service
I contract rooftop deck construction for homeowners, property managers and small developers who want an occupied outdoor space above a flat or low-slope roof done correctly the first time. A rooftop deck is not a ground-level patio project: it starts with a structural load assessment of the existing roof deck, joists and bearing walls, because added dead load, live load from furniture and gatherings, and snow load in winter climates all have to clear the building's actual capacity before a single pedestal goes down. Where the numbers do not clear, I coordinate with a structural engineer on reinforcement options rather than guessing.
Waterproofing is where most rooftop deck failures start, so it is where I spend the most care: a continuous waterproof membrane tied into existing flashing, parapet walls, drains and any roof penetrations, tested for standing water before anything is built on top of it. Over that membrane I install a raised pedestal system that supports porcelain, concrete or wood-composite pavers on adjustable feet, leaving a ventilated air gap so water drains freely to the roof's existing scuppers and drains instead of pooling under the decking.
Guardrail and railing installation is treated as fall-safety work, not trim: post attachment is engineered for the actual load path into the structure below, spacing and height are set to code, and I document the attachment method for the property's records. I plan drainage, slope and access points before ordering material, walk the client through material samples and a scaled layout, and give a written schedule with a realistic completion date. Portfolio photos of completed rooftop decks, membrane inspections and engineering sign-offs are available on request, and I stand behind the waterproofing with a written workmanship warranty.
Waterproofing is where most rooftop deck failures start, so it is where I spend the most care: a continuous waterproof membrane tied into existing flashing, parapet walls, drains and any roof penetrations, tested for standing water before anything is built on top of it. Over that membrane I install a raised pedestal system that supports porcelain, concrete or wood-composite pavers on adjustable feet, leaving a ventilated air gap so water drains freely to the roof's existing scuppers and drains instead of pooling under the decking.
Guardrail and railing installation is treated as fall-safety work, not trim: post attachment is engineered for the actual load path into the structure below, spacing and height are set to code, and I document the attachment method for the property's records. I plan drainage, slope and access points before ordering material, walk the client through material samples and a scaled layout, and give a written schedule with a realistic completion date. Portfolio photos of completed rooftop decks, membrane inspections and engineering sign-offs are available on request, and I stand behind the waterproofing with a written workmanship warranty.
