A terrace looks romantic in photos—string lights, chairs, sunset vibes. In reality, if the surface gets scorching hot in summer, standing there even in the evening can feel like standing on a tawa radiating stored heat.
Visiting the roof on a hot afternoon or early evening tells you the truth. Touch the floor briefly (carefully), feel the air. If it’s unbearable, you’ll know you might need extra shade, cooler flooring, or plants to make the space usable.
Otherwise, you risk dreaming of open-air dinners and then never actually using the terrace because it feels like a giant hot plate.