Roof Deck Extensions
Expanding existing rooftop spaces
Expand Your Deck
Your deck worked when you built it, but needs change. Maybe you've added an outdoor kitchen and now the seating area feels cramped. Perhaps you want space for a hot tub or fire pit. Roof deck extensions add square footage to existing decks—typically expanding 150-300 square feet into 400-600 square feet of usable outdoor living space. Before building onto unused rooftop area, we verify the roof structure can support the additional 55 PSF load requirement.
The challenge with deck extensions isn't just building more deck—it's making the addition invisible. Sunlight and weathering create color differences between old and new materials, and mismatched railings announce that something was added later. We source decking from matching product lines, fabricate railings to identical specifications, and when necessary, refinish or resurface existing surfaces so the entire deck presents as one cohesive space.
Extensions also create an opportunity to address what the original deck lacked. We can run electrical for outlets and lighting, rough in gas for grilling, or add structural support for features the original design couldn't accommodate. The extended deck functions better than the original—more space, more features, and the same unified appearance it had on day one.
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Kevin Wojtas
“Kevin is a skilled Production Coordinator with extensive experience in the architecture and planning industry. He demonstrates competency across AutoCAD, landscaping, InDesign, public speaking, and sustainable design. He also serves as a media and communications specialist and holds a Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.”
Rafal Leonczuk
“Rafal manages project timelines and coordinates between design and construction teams to ensure smooth project execution. His attention to detail and organizational skills help keep projects on track from start to finish.”
Jared Correa
“Jared is a Chicago native who attended Walter Payton College Prep High School and earned a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His design approach prioritizes client needs while exploring creative details and solutions. He brings extensive plant knowledge and years of lead design and project management experience in landscape design/build work.”