Rooftop Planter & Screen Wall Specialist for Architects

Rooftop planter anchored screen wall protecting roof membrane
Simple or Complex, DeepStreams large commercial planter anchored rooftop glass or wood Screen Walls and Enclosures modular engineering and proprietary marine anodized aluminum extrusions make installations or reconfiguration slide in easy with a screwdriver and an Allen key and do not require roof membrane penetrations.

DeepStream Designs is a 18-year-old employee owned American manufacturer of custom hand crafted, sustainably designed, weatherproof commercial outdoor fixtures using our proprietary marine anodized extrusions. Our 30,000 sq. ft. flexible manufacturing and shipping facility was designed by our craftsmen around cost effective “Job Shop” production. Our manufacturer direct approach to meeting your need allows us craft custom solution for you whether it’s one item or runs of hundreds without confusion, extra costs, or delays.

Challenge of Rooftop Projects

  • Delivering materials
  • Structural damage caused by membrane penetrations
  • Wind loads
  • Drainage
  • Durability
  • Installation access and permissible work hours and conditions

DeepStream’s Proven Solution

  • Commercial Planter-anchored screen walls (no roof penetration).
    • May qualify as a “Temporary Structure” for permitting.
    • May eliminate “Live Load” engineering and permitting issues.
  • 3-component engineered commercial planter system maximizes plant health and durability while creating a space to prevent solar gain from heating the root ball and provide space for labor saving hidden drip irrigation.
  • Modular components for hand carry, stairwells, elevators, with no crane or road blockage permits necessary.
  • Modular slide-in-easy assembly by unskilled labor with a provided screwdriver and Allen key.
  • Detailed instructions for your crew with photos showing your screen walls being assembled to ensure no detail is overlooked.
  • Proprietary marine-grade anodized aluminum extrusions, 316 stainless steel, HDPE recycled plastic lumber, tropical hardwoods, glass.
  • Rugged planter liners with advanced drainage options that can be planted at a nursery in advance to avoid worksite clean up while delivering healthy, rooted, landscaping.
  • Custom sizes, finishes, and fast lead times.
  • The only planters with a Lifetime Structural Warranty and unique Core Replacement Program for replacement parts at cost if damaged.
  • 24/7 access to your dedicated project manager by smart phone live stream 305-857-0466 to support your design and assembly teams.
  • Click here for sample Project Case Studies or this Link for even more Case Studies on Archello.
planter anchored rooftop restaurant privacy screen wall and modern commercial trash receptacle.
A roof garden privacy screen creates a tranquil, natural environment for yourself or a restaurant. Anchored by Mariner wood planters with liners, drip irrigation, and advanced drainage options there is no need for roof penetrations or in most cases, permitting, making installations slid-in quick and easy without skilled labor. Lifetime Structural Warranty, no paint or powder coating to fail.

How to proceed: Custom Solutions Made Easy

  1. Call 305-857-0466 or email dsdmiami@gmail.com for information, to discuss your project, or Lifetime support.
  2. Provide specifications such as existing dimensioned sketches, blueprints, CAD files, project plans in PDF, locations, materials, etc. Our CADdetails has basic CAD drop-in blocks for your plans, although we will work from any format you wish.
  3. DeepStream will provide a written budget quotation and additional information as required.
  4. When ready to order, provide a Purchase Order and Deposit.
  5. DeepStream creates a detailed Submittal Package that includes planter and screen wall layouts on your drawings when appropriate.
  6. After any required changes are made and approval is received, a 50% deposit is made, then the project moves into production to meet your dates.
  7. Shipment, complete with detailed overview, parts lists, tools, assembly instructions and photos for your specific project follow quickly behind your final payment and delivery instructions.
  8. We track the delivery and notify you of the anticipated arrival date. Your project contact and receiver on the job site are emailed the detailed information package and photos of the actual shipment that went on the truck so that they can be prepared to receive it, and ensure that the entire order is delivered without loss or damage.
  9. DeepStream staff are available 24/7 to answer any questions installers may have while on the job.

Click here for a list of Frequently Asked Questions

Let’s Discuss Your Rooftop Screen Wall or Planter Project Request Specs & Drawings.

Save time and get expert advise: If you have questions, need more information, or would like to discuss your project, please call Sheila at 305-857-0466 or email her at dsdmiami@gmail.com.  Sheila has decades of experience to call on as a developer, general contractor, and property manager, with thousands of planter installations and remediation project experiences to help you with budget-saving ideas.  

DeepStream's Modern Architectural Anodized Aluminum Screen Wall hides HVAC mechanical systems on this modern apartment building's roof deck, blending in seamlessly with the aluminum facade.
DeepStream’s Modern Architectural Anodized Aluminum Screen Wall hides mechanical systems like HVAC equipment on this modern apartment building’s roof deck, blending in seamlessly with the aluminum facade. 2 and 3-sided designs save costs. This installation specified mounting the screen wall and bracing to existing curbs. Open spacing between planks is infinitely variable; panel heights to 12 feet. Click this link or the picture for detail photos.

With a background as a Developer and General Contractor we engineered our Mariner Garden Planters to replace built-in concrete planters specified by the Architect with a practical design that avoids the weakness of other garden planters so that they would provide the lowest overall cost of ownership to the condo board and the environment over time, avoiding any possibility of structural damage.

Photo showing both sides of DeepStream's Modern Architectural Anodized Aluminum Screen Wall hiding mechanical systems like HVAC equipment on this modern apartment building's roof deck, blending in seamlessly with the aluminum facade.
DeepStream’s Modern Architectural Anodized Aluminum Screen Wall hides mechanical systems like HVAC equipment on this modern apartment building’s roof deck, blending in seamlessly with the building’s facade.

Now with design and operational input and feedback from thousands of our customers, including Architects, Project Managers, Operations Managers, Property Managers, General Managers, Owners, General Contractors, Executive Chefs, Interior Designers, Landscape Architects, Condo Boards, and Homeowners, we have practical, easy to install, solutions custom-tailored to meet your needs, which have been tested and refined by leaders in your industry.

Our proprietary frame system, skilled craftsmen, 30,000 sq. ft. flexible manufacturing and shipping facility designed around cost effective “Job Shop” and direct sales approach allows us to meet your need for one item or runs of hundreds with out confusion, extra costs or delays.

Image of a 3D model of a planter anchored rooftop screen wall with gates
Custom planter-anchored rooftop screen wall. Slide-In-Easy assembly with no need to anchor to sidewalks or through roof membranes.

Call with your needs, ideas, challenges, sketches, tear sheets, or to talk about one of the solutions you have seen on our extensive website. DeepStream’s project managers, rooftop planter and screen wall specialist, are ready to bring simple, straightforward solutions to even complex ideas for screen walls and planters on a timely basis to ensure your stress free project success.

Image of a 3D model of a planter anchored rooftop screen wall with gates
Your DeepStream Project Manager ensures you get stress-free assistance you need for your project to succeed with a single point of contact for accountability.

From initial contact to finished installation, DeepStream’s dedicated project managers work for you in a timely manner, making the process simple and easy, customized exactly to fit your needs. We design and track the project for you to assure timely delivery, even if your team gets distracted.

Image of a 3D model of a planter anchored rooftop screen wall with gates
DeepStream can provide 3-dimensional models as part of your submittal package in a variety of mediums

If a sub-contractor makes an error, or “as-built dimensions” do not match the blueprints dictating a last-minute change, you can be assured that DeepStream’s commitment and modular design will make our part of your project a success. We can usually deliver even substantial modifications overnight so that you avoid extra cost from delayed Certificate of Occupancy or missing scheduled inspection dates.

Avoid Structural Damage

All built-in concrete planters eventually leak, creating costly structural issues over time. This is a costly design flaw, as many condo boards, architects, and residents have learned through costly remediation projects.

The interior view of a Rooftop Dog Park enclosure with landscaped planters, benches, and bright green turf created with DeepStream’s Long Wood Garden Planters and Glass and Wood Privacy Screen Wall atop a naturally landscaped apartment building roof deck with the central high-rise financial district of a dense urban city in the background.
DeepStream’s architectural screen walls system combines the benefits of the most complete integrated landscaping system for roof decks with the ability to anchor slide-in-easy screen wall panels without requiring problematic roof penetrations. Installation of screen walls for privacy and safety, or complete equipment enclosures with gates, is always slid-in-quick and easy.

As the Developer and General Contractor on a project in which we retained a unit to live in long-term, the planters we created replaced the built-in concrete planters specified by the Architect. Now, as a rooftop planter and screen wall specialist, our practical design provides the lowest overall cost of ownership to the condo board and the environment over time.

DeepStream’s screen wall system, anchored by DeepStream’s long wood garden planters, can use panels of any material so a Hybrid Wood and Glass Screen Wall for Privacy and Security, as seen here on a condominium building’s roof deck BBQ and lounging area nicely landscaped with bright flowers, does not need roof penetrations and is easily assembled or moved.
DeepStream’s screen wall system, anchored by DeepStream’s long wood garden planters, can use panels of any material so a Hybrid Wood and Glass Screen Wall for Privacy and Security, as seen here on a condominium building’s roof deck BBQ and lounging area, does not need roof penetrations and is easily assembled or moved.

Now with hundreds of installations and almost two decades of experience, we are rooftop planter and screen wall specialists. After almost two decades of rain, sun, and numerous hurricanes, we are pleased to report that the original planters we designed for our own project are still fine condition for at least another 20 years or more.

Glass Pool Security Screen Wall, as used on the roof of this urban condo building, can be anchored by DeepStream’s landscaped long wood garden planters using an approved childproof gate. As seen here they make an attractive separation between the pool area and the BBQ and lounging areas of the roof deck with wicker look couches and chairs with bright red cushions and a red umbrella.
Glass Pool Security Screen Wall and approved childproof gates can be anchored by DeepStream’s landscaped long wood garden planters without roof penetrations. This approach enhances the experience for owners and tenants, adding natural tranquility that brings a cooler quieter experience to urban roof decks

On the roof, balcony, or at street level DeepStream is the go to solutions for planter anchored screen walls.

Multi-section Modern Restaurant Planter Screen Wall Barrier for outdoor restaurants.
Modern Restaurant Planter Screen Wall Barrier for outdoor restaurants.
Modern Restaurant Planter Screen Wall Barrier for outdoor restaurant
Modern Restaurant Planter Screen Wall Barrier. Plants thrive inside DeepStream’s planters, engineered with rugged thermal barrier plastic liners equipped with advanced drainage and that provide easy, low maintenance care. Lifetime Structural Warranty.

Our planters anchor screen walls to avoid penetrating city sidewalks or the roof membrane above the penthouse units. Perfect for rooftop restaurants, and public spaces while easily creating slide-in-easy complex installations quickly.

Moveable modern gray, no maintenance, recycled plastic lumber modular Bench on Casters, and mounted with white HDPE plastic Screen Wall with a bubble pattern.
Custom, white, HDPE bubble screen wall. Slide in panels connect a modular series of anchoring benches for the ultimate in no maintenance flexibility. Weatherproof, no maintenance Box Benches may be used for storage and filled with weight for high winds, They are easily rolled into new positions or away for storage.
An 8’ X 40’ X 40’ large Equipment Screen Wall enclosing a major installation of Commercial Utilities for a city park fabricated with silver and bronze colored anodized aluminum with double gates is erected around an installation of several industrial size electrical boxes at a large city park maintenance building of built from rusting Corten steel. The equipment screen is built with DeepStream Audubon Structural Architectural Aluminum Frame Systems.
This 8’ X 40’ X 40’ large Equipment Screen Wall anodized aluminum with double gates is erected around an installation of several industrial size electrical utility and transformer boxes at a large city park maintenance building. The equipment screen is built with DeepStream Audubon Structural Architectural Aluminum Frame Systems with the upright aluminum extrusions imbedded in plastic tubes filled with epoxy to prevent corrosion and then cast into deep poured concrete footers. The proprietary ridged but hollow 4” aluminum planks for each section are really two separate lightweight panels that slide up and out the extrusions unique slots for 360° unhindered equipment access. The equipment screen is also fitted with a 12’ wide double gate for everyday access.

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