ᐅ Planning the Patio Roof: How Will It Affect Natural Light in the Rooms?
Created on: 20 Aug 2014 15:40
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Voki1
Hello dear friends,
We have (once again) a question that we would like to hear different opinions on. We are currently planning a roof extension for the terrace of our bungalow, which could potentially cover the entire terrace (a standard roof with roof tiles, so opaque).
We are concerned that this might reduce the amount of natural light entering the rooms (south / south-east side) so much that the rooms could become "too dark." The terrace would extend about 3.60 meters (12 feet) from the windows and be approximately 8.25 meters (27 feet) wide.
What do you think?
We have (once again) a question that we would like to hear different opinions on. We are currently planning a roof extension for the terrace of our bungalow, which could potentially cover the entire terrace (a standard roof with roof tiles, so opaque).
We are concerned that this might reduce the amount of natural light entering the rooms (south / south-east side) so much that the rooms could become "too dark." The terrace would extend about 3.60 meters (12 feet) from the windows and be approximately 8.25 meters (27 feet) wide.
What do you think?
EveundGerd5 May 2015 13:32Hello Voki,
From experience, I can say that the natural light in the bedroom is still acceptable. The children's room has two windows, and the living room is also fine.
I’m happy to send you pictures of a patio roof we had added to our previous house 15 years ago. Like in your case, only the bedroom with a single window was affected.
We had to apply for a building permit / planning permission. However, this roof is slightly larger than the one you have planned.
Best regards, Eve
From experience, I can say that the natural light in the bedroom is still acceptable. The children's room has two windows, and the living room is also fine.
I’m happy to send you pictures of a patio roof we had added to our previous house 15 years ago. Like in your case, only the bedroom with a single window was affected.
We had to apply for a building permit / planning permission. However, this roof is slightly larger than the one you have planned.
Best regards, Eve
EveundGerd schrieb:
I’m happy to send you pictures of a patio roof that we had installed on our previous house 15 years ago. May I see the pictures too?Bauexperte schrieb:
Good evening Markus,
Thanks, I’ll gladly pass that on.
My pleasure.
It’s not made by a manufacturer, but handcrafted by our masons, carpenters, and facade builders. The side panel comes from the interior designer.
Regards, Bauexperte Similar canopies are also installed by a prefab house manufacturer from South Baden.
Quick question: What material is the structure made of? Are those glued laminated timber beams? And is there a stain applied afterward?
Is it not too warm underneath in the high summer without any shading?
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Bauexperte5 May 2015 14:45Hello,
In 2010, in North Rhine-Westphalia, this pavilion measuring 5.16 meters x 3.00 meters (17 ft x 10 ft) including 2 reinforced concrete columns and foundations, 2 beams, a Schöck element for connection to the house, laminated safety glass roof (VSG), exterior plaster on the concrete columns, electrical installation, gutter, and downspouts cost €11,695.00. Additionally, there was the side sail and later another sail under the laminated safety glass; unfortunately, I cannot provide the cost for those as I did not inquire.
Regards, Bauexperte
Genius schrieb:
May I ask how much it costs to build such a shading structure?
Are we talking about roughly €10,000?
In 2010, in North Rhine-Westphalia, this pavilion measuring 5.16 meters x 3.00 meters (17 ft x 10 ft) including 2 reinforced concrete columns and foundations, 2 beams, a Schöck element for connection to the house, laminated safety glass roof (VSG), exterior plaster on the concrete columns, electrical installation, gutter, and downspouts cost €11,695.00. Additionally, there was the side sail and later another sail under the laminated safety glass; unfortunately, I cannot provide the cost for those as I did not inquire.
Regards, Bauexperte
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Bauexperte5 May 2015 14:49Baufie schrieb:
Just a quick question, what material is the structure made of? Are those glued laminated timber beams? And is there a glaze applied afterward? If I remember correctly, yes; except for course the concrete pillars.
Baufie schrieb:
Doesn’t it get very warm underneath in the middle of summer without any shading? Yes. That’s why our builders later installed an additional sail shade under the laminated safety glass (VSG).
Regards, Bauexperte
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