ᐅ Terrace Roof for Urban Villa

The enclosed sides make the space behind them dark because there is no natural light coming in. Everything is basically cut off there.
I assume it’s the south and west sides?
Since rain driven by west winds tends to fall at an angle, this structure probably won’t keep the furniture underneath completely dry.
Our new terrace canopy is still missing the west side panel. About 80cm (31.5 inches) of the recessed tiles are wet...
When I extend the light-colored awning on the south side, it immediately gets darker inside...

The roof structure prevents you from having proper sun protection. You cannot place a table with chairs underneath it; you need about 1.50m (5 feet) of space on both sides of the table, so a total depth of approximately 4m (13 feet).

Best regards,
Sabine

What would be a good alternative here? Do you have any ideas?

As ypg already mentioned, it concerns the south and west sides.

Perhaps no roof extension around the corner? Maybe just use an awning at the corner?

On the south side, possibly pour a 2.5-meter (8 feet) concrete extension as a roof cover?

2.5 meters (8 feet) is simply way too shallow. A roofing structure should be about 4 meters (13 feet) deep to provide adequate shade and enough space to comfortably sit underneath with a table and chairs, while also protecting these items from rain.

If then something like this

Then work with elements or slats or sails.

tomtom79 schrieb:

If that, then something like this

Then work with panels, slats, or sails.

We currently have an aluminum canopy at our rental apartment, with glass on top as well, but it gets extremely hot underneath... It could also be that the material is of poor quality. What are your experiences with this? I think this wouldn’t happen with a proper roof.

But of course, a roof probably doesn’t make sense here, since it would actually cover all the windows and it would simply be too dark inside during winter.

My girlfriend doesn’t like the “concrete” look, especially if it has a depth of around 4m (13 feet). It just makes the townhouse seem too bulky.

Maybe a canopy about 3-4 meters (10-13 feet) deep on the south side, and just a retractable awning on the west side?