Kew / Arched Sunroom Rebuild
An ageing pergola and damaged deck in Kew were removed and rebuilt as an arched sunroom. The project combines a taller aluminium roof structure, grey polycarbonate roofing, a new WPC deck and clear enclosure panels.
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Project at a glance
| Location | Kew, Melbourne |
|---|---|
| Decking | Solid WPC boards |
| Deck support | Aluminium joists at 400mm spacing |
| Support detail | 1mm rubber strips |
| Roof | Medium-grey polycarbonate |
| Openings | Toughened-glass doors and windows |
| Recorded heights | Earlier eave about 2.4m; new side edge about 2.8m; peak over 3m |
The site and the problem
The old roof leaked and the decking was peeling, fading and developing wide gaps. The homeowner chose a complete rebuild rather than continuing to patch the existing structure.
What the client needed
- Replace the worn deck and leaking pergola.
- Increase the sense of headroom.
- Retain garden views while adding side enclosure.
Design and installation approach
The replacement deck uses solid WPC boards on aluminium joists. Rubber strips form part of the support detail to reduce contact vibration.
An arched aluminium frame raises the roof above the earlier eave level. Grey polycarbonate panels address glare, while clear sides and toughened-glass openings retain views. The project record also describes roof sealing and water testing at completion.
The result
The rebuilt area has a new deck, a taller curved roof and an enclosed perimeter. The change addresses the deteriorated surfaces and low roof feeling of the former pergola.
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Questions about this project
Was the old deck retained?
No. The project record describes removal and replacement with solid WPC decking over aluminium joists.
How was headroom changed?
The earlier eave was about 2.4m high. The new side edge is recorded at about 2.8m, with the arched peak above 3m.
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