Durable Rooftop Decks

A Virginia Beach new construction project featured three second-story porches built over finished space, requiring careful material and design decisions. The architect initially specified glass railings for a modern aesthetic but faced trade-offs between design intent and practical performance over occupied areas.

On a recent new construction project near Virginia Beach, the plans included three separate second-story porches located almost entirely over finished space. During design development, the architect had originally specified glass railings that were sleek, aligned well with the home’s modern…

This story was originally published by JLC Online.