Hello everyone,
we are currently considering shading/covering options for our terrace.
We have a terrace on the south side that is 4 meters (13 feet) deep and just under 8 meters (26 feet) wide.
However, the terrace is arranged in such a way that we do not want or need to cover or shade the entire space, as that would be excessive and unnecessary.
An important factor for us is a depth of about 3 to 4 meters (10 to 13 feet), preferably 4 meters (13 feet). In terms of width, the awning should ideally be around 5 to 6 meters (16 to 20 feet).
Basically, all our terrace furniture is weatherproof, so I generally leave everything in place year-round (whether winter or summer). In winter, everything is made weatherproof accordingly, but in summer, it all stays outside.
Considering the price ratio, as well as the installation difficulty, effort, and space requirements, a proper awning is a reasonable alternative for me.
I don't really see the advantages of a permanent terrace roof.
However, I do have some concerns regarding an awning:
- We experience very strong winds in our new build area. Can an awning with an extended depth of 3 to 4 meters (10 to 13 feet) really withstand strong winds? Are awnings generally rainproof enough to allow sitting outside and grilling comfortably even in light rain?
Has anyone gone through similar considerations and can share experiences regarding awnings?
I look forward to any input on this topic!
we are currently considering shading/covering options for our terrace.
We have a terrace on the south side that is 4 meters (13 feet) deep and just under 8 meters (26 feet) wide.
However, the terrace is arranged in such a way that we do not want or need to cover or shade the entire space, as that would be excessive and unnecessary.
An important factor for us is a depth of about 3 to 4 meters (10 to 13 feet), preferably 4 meters (13 feet). In terms of width, the awning should ideally be around 5 to 6 meters (16 to 20 feet).
Basically, all our terrace furniture is weatherproof, so I generally leave everything in place year-round (whether winter or summer). In winter, everything is made weatherproof accordingly, but in summer, it all stays outside.
Considering the price ratio, as well as the installation difficulty, effort, and space requirements, a proper awning is a reasonable alternative for me.
I don't really see the advantages of a permanent terrace roof.
However, I do have some concerns regarding an awning:
- We experience very strong winds in our new build area. Can an awning with an extended depth of 3 to 4 meters (10 to 13 feet) really withstand strong winds? Are awnings generally rainproof enough to allow sitting outside and grilling comfortably even in light rain?
Has anyone gone through similar considerations and can share experiences regarding awnings?
I look forward to any input on this topic!
Prager91 schrieb:
I’ll just mount the awning on the wall and that’s it. I have the feeling you already know what you want. But it certainly won’t be that simple and inexpensive. A proper awning with good fabric and the necessary technology costs quite a bit, especially in this size.
@Nida35a has a sail shade like that, which I also find quite nice, but it wasn’t cheap either. If I didn’t have the budget for a really good solution, I would rather do nothing and wait because I don’t like “half” solutions. You’re young, so you can afford to wait and save. For example, we just bought a particularly fancy espresso machine and decided to have a staycation; that way, the money roughly adds up.
If you want permanent shade, you’ll need a fixed roof, but I don’t know the natural light situation inside your house. We built such a roof here in a budget-friendly version so we can always sit outside without getting wet, but we also have more than enough daylight inside the house.
Prager91 schrieb:
Actually, I would lean more towards a pergola with an adjustable louvered roof. The advantage of an awning would be that it only requires attachment to the wall, without any posts.
I totally agree with you—makes perfect sense to me too. I’m just trying to find the right option for myself and have my own preference. As I said, I still have some concerns about wind and rain, or rather the durability of the awning. That’s why user experiences with a large awning around 3 meters (10 feet) deep and, for example, 6 meters (20 feet) wide in windy and rainy conditions are really important.We chose this solution also because if terrace roofing is allowed for us after all, the crossbeam just needs to be installed at the front, a few additional supports added, and then a glass or plastic roof can be mounted on top.Jens B. schrieb:
We chose a compromise between a cassette awning and a canopy because our terrace is a fire department setup area and cannot be covered. A frame is installed on the left and right sides, guiding the awning. This solution is very stable and resistant to wind. The awning fabric is also waterproof when it rains.By the way, I think it’s great and very helpful that you included a picture. Unfortunately, that doesn’t happen much here anymore. Thank you! Maybe a picture from @Prager91 would also be helpful.
I haven’t actually decided yet – and I’m probably just trying to convince myself that an inexpensive awning solution will be good enough.
The lounge area is located in the back corner of the terrace, facing the neighbor’s garden. However, the corner of the house does not extend all the way to the back, since the terrace is oriented southwest and is built around the corner.
Yes, the west-facing sun is quite low in the sky – but from experience, it’s not the sunlight that really “bothers” us. In terms of comfort, it has been fine so far (otherwise, we use our umbrella).
We would simply like to shade the strong midday sun. The photo is somewhat old – by now, we have placed two umbrellas directly at the edge of the sandbox and in the other corner. This way, we get reasonable shade for all sun positions, although it has become quite annoying to keep adjusting everything.
If we were to add a roof, we would definitely install a side awning on the west side, and possibly even on the east side, mainly due to the wind.
As I have already mentioned – basically, I am IN FAVOR of the roof – just as I am or would be IN FAVOR of a Porsche... It’s all a matter of budget.
We would simply like to shade the strong midday sun. The photo is somewhat old – by now, we have placed two umbrellas directly at the edge of the sandbox and in the other corner. This way, we get reasonable shade for all sun positions, although it has become quite annoying to keep adjusting everything.
If we were to add a roof, we would definitely install a side awning on the west side, and possibly even on the east side, mainly due to the wind.
As I have already mentioned – basically, I am IN FAVOR of the roof – just as I am or would be IN FAVOR of a Porsche... It’s all a matter of budget.
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