Terrace structures
A terrace should not sit empty because of afternoon heat or monsoon rain.
Built around the site
A terrace should not sit empty because of afternoon heat or monsoon rain. A tensile membrane structure covers the area with a lightweight, waterproof fabric roof on a steel frame, so the space stays open and bright while people stay shaded and dry.
WhiteShed Solutions LLP designs, fabricates and installs terrace structures around the slab, parapet and column positions of the building. Every project starts with site measurements and a check of where the frame can be anchored. For a wider comparison of options, read how to cover a terrace from rain and heat.
Typical applications
- Bungalow and villa terraces and terrace gardens
- Rooftop restaurants, cafes and lounges
- Residential society terraces and amenity decks
- Office and corporate rooftops used for breakout areas or events
Book a free consultation
Share drawings, site photographs and the approximate area. Our team checks feasibility and sends a project-specific estimate.
Why cover a terrace with a tensile structure?
Lighter than solid roofing
A fabric roof adds less dead load than a slab or sheet roof, which matters on an existing terrace. The structural check confirms what the building can carry.
Daylight without glare
The membrane reduces direct sun while letting diffused light through.
Custom shapes
Conical, barrel, hypar and umbrella forms can follow the terrace outline and the building design.
Waterproof cover
The membrane sheds rain, and drainage is planned into the slope and edge details.
Simple upkeep
Periodic cleaning and inspection of the fabric and fixings.
Built examples
Where has WhiteShed covered terraces and rooftops?
- Welcome Banquet Hall, Malad, Mumbai: a tensile membrane structure over the terrace for events.
- Bank of America, Powai, Mumbai: tensile umbrella structures on the rooftop terrace.
- Emirates Plaza, Shil, Thane: a tensile membrane structure for the rooftop, alongside the glass facade.
- Ruchira Farm: a dome tensile structure on the terrace.
- Advy Chemical, Thane: a rooftop tensile structure.
- Private bungalow, Ulhasnagar: a rooftop tensile structure.
From concept to completion
01
Site visit and measurement
We measure the area and check where the frame can be anchored.
02
Design and engineering
Drawings, structural checks and the material layout are prepared for approval.
03
Fabrication
The frame and components are made to the approved drawings.
04
Installation
Our team installs the structure and completes the finishing and drainage details.
05
Inspection and handover
The structure is inspected and handed over after completion.
Project photos
Frequently asked questions
Usually yes. We check the slab, parapet and column positions on site and set the anchor points to suit. Any fixing into the building should be reviewed by the project structural consultant.
The membrane is shaped with a slope, and valleys, edge gutters and downpipes carry the water away. Poor drainage is the main reason membranes sag or hold water, so it is planned at design stage. Our article on why tensile sheds sag, pond and stain explains how to avoid it.
Typically ₹350 to ₹700 per sq ft before GST, depending on fabric GSM and brand, frame size and structure load. The final figure follows your drawings and site details. See our checklist for comparing quotations.
It depends on the structure type, the area and site access. We confirm the schedule in the proposal once drawings and measurements are available.
Both work, with different trade-offs in light, weight, noise and upkeep. Our comparison of tensile, metal sheet and polycarbonate roofs sets them side by side.
Specifications at a glance
Fabric
Engineered composite membrane: typically high-tenacity polyester or fibreglass mesh coated with a protective polymer
Frame
Mild steel with a protective coating, sized to the span and wind exposure
Anchoring
Base plates fixed to the slab, beams or columns after a site check
Drainage
Slope, valleys and gutters planned to avoid ponding
Optional extras
LED lighting, fans and side screens
Span
Engineered to the project requirement and confirmed by the structural design for each site
Warranty
Up to 15+ years, depending on the structure requirement and fabric GSM
Installation time
Depends on the structure, area and site access; confirmed in the proposal
Wind and structural design. Wind uplift is usually the critical load on a membrane structure. Each structure is checked for prestress, dead, live, wind and thermal loads, and for ponding, as part of its structural design.
Planning a terrace structure?
Share your drawings, site photographs and approximate area, and our team will check feasibility and send a project-specific estimate.
WhiteShed Solutions LLP executes projects across Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Kolkata and Kathmandu. See where we work.