Verlie Feeney
Who wouldn’t like to relax while lying on a lounger just under the open sky, have calm senses with a bird-eye view of surrounding nature, and experience the joy of sunrise or the warmness of sunset? In fact, there must be something special that rooftop locations can offer – probably an overwhelming feeling of detachment from the “earthly” problems, somehow less visible from the “above”.
Whatever it is, container-based houses with flat roofs are ideal places for scenic “look-out” points, for secluded, detached from everyday life oases of peace and serenity, for living dreams under the starry sky….
The original container’s roof is designed as a waterproof barrier preventing the accumulation of stagnant water by channeling it towards sides.
For security reasons, side barriers must be installed along the perimeter of the deck and it must comply with local laws. Typically, rooftop decks are exposed to tougher weather conditions compared to ground-level ones (direct sun exposure, UV, wind, temperatures, etc…).
Hardwood (tropical, red …) not only is not an eco-friendly option, but is also expensive, maintenance requiring, and prone to deformation after exposure to large swings of temperature, moisture, scorching sun (you name it). Composite Decking will address most of these requirements (although it’s also pricey and when exposed to direct sun – uncomfortably hot for bare feet).
Fully natural, (offers the beauty of traditional wood), it nicely ages to silver-grayish colors, and (unlike composites) it can be used for all elements of the deck (flooring but also railings, benches, pergolas…).
Such a curing process changes the structure of cellulose making the wood more durable, and less prone to warping, and splitting as well as insect & microorganisms (decay) resistant. As it is not chemically treated and based mostly on softwoods (faster growing than tropical hardwoods), Thermowood is rather eco-friendly.
