Hello everyone,
Since the house building project turned into buying an apartment, I am now planning the layout of the roof terrace.
It is located on the 7th floor, 6 x 5 meters (20 x 16 feet) and completely open on the roof.
On the one hand, I want to add greenery to the terrace, but on the other hand, I want to have some flexible protection from wind and sun.
However, this should not mean constantly setting up and taking down things.
Of course, it is important that nothing can be blown away, as that would be life-threatening.
The terrace has a continuous railing about 50 cm (20 inches) high, to which items can possibly be fixed.
I look forward to all your ideas.
Attached are 2 pictures; the “furnishing” is just for visualization.
Since the house building project turned into buying an apartment, I am now planning the layout of the roof terrace.
It is located on the 7th floor, 6 x 5 meters (20 x 16 feet) and completely open on the roof.
On the one hand, I want to add greenery to the terrace, but on the other hand, I want to have some flexible protection from wind and sun.
However, this should not mean constantly setting up and taking down things.
Of course, it is important that nothing can be blown away, as that would be life-threatening.
The terrace has a continuous railing about 50 cm (20 inches) high, to which items can possibly be fixed.
I look forward to all your ideas.
Attached are 2 pictures; the “furnishing” is just for visualization.
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hampshire8 Jul 2019 15:55His main living area is the city center. Now he spends more time at home – and therefore more often in the "garden" – the roof terrace is larger than a typical townhouse garden and well planted.
haydee schrieb:
Planters with red-flamed maple, As far as I know, this tree doesn’t like a lot of wind in full sun...
For low maintenance, I would keep it maritime-themed—some hardy grasses, a beach chair or a "lounge shell," and climbing roses in the planters—they are used to wind and weather and will survive winter cold if their roots have enough space.
Whatever you plant, you will need to water consistently because of the wind, even in winter. Although, during a wet, rainy winter like in Hamburg, you won’t need to water much.
kbt09 schrieb:
It's way too cluttered. kbt09 schrieb:
A rain barrel would be practical, but only if you can tap into a gutter. That is quite contradictory.
I think a 30sqm (320 sq ft) roof terrace will be used exclusively for fancy features like a jacuzzi. But not for a rain barrel that saves 5€ on watering?! The space it takes costs several thousand euros.
I also don't believe the original poster intends to create a full garden paradise on just 30sqm (320 sq ft)...
A lounge area with some sort of chimney screen in the middle. Jacuzzi included. Wooden flooring. Sun protection with sails, which are available up to wind force 7-8 (Beaufort scale), but are expensive. A retractable awning is too old-fashioned, skip that.
Place plants outside the railing as shown, maybe a palm somewhere, otherwise keep it minimalist. In my opinion, you shouldn’t try to recreate a single-family house garden on a 30sqm (320 sq ft) penthouse roof terrace.
Well, I don’t have that many plants either, but I do have containers with water reservoirs since I’m often away on business trips for a few days. When I water all the containers and pots, I have to fill my watering can at least 10 times. It’s definitely more convenient to do this directly on the terrace. It could also be an outdoor faucet if you’re not keen on a rainwater barrel, although rainwater is very good for plants and there are now stylish options that can also serve as decoration.
And outside of the railing… you should definitely consider how watering will be managed. It needs to be practical; otherwise, it’s easy to end up neglecting the plants.
And outside of the railing… you should definitely consider how watering will be managed. It needs to be practical; otherwise, it’s easy to end up neglecting the plants.
guckuck2 schrieb:
An outdoor water tap is essential; otherwise, using the jacuzzi will be difficult. The drainage for it should also be considered. I would also ask about an outdoor water tap; every balcony or platform usually has a drain.
Let me put it this way: don’t expect too much — it can get very windy, making it almost unbearable to stay up there.
A beach chair is definitely a must-have, even if younger people find it a bit uncool.
Add dune shrubs, sea buckthorn, grasses, and wild rose: just take a look at what the coast of Sylt has to offer.
Place the grill where you eat: the balcony near the kitchen.
By the way, where is west?
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