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!
Nida35a schrieb:
our electric sunshade sail is the right solution for us, on the west side we now have a vertical awning for low sun Is that the Shade Inox? How satisfied are you, and is the height-adjustable mast worth it? We are also considering installing the system. We don't like fixed roofs.
Michilo schrieb:
Is that the Shade Inox? How satisfied are you, and is the height-adjustable mast worth it? We’re also considering installing this system. We don’t like solid roofing.Yes, that’s the one, although it had a different name 4 years ago. We are very satisfied.
At that time, manual rope operation was still standard; electric operation is much better by far.
The sail is storm-resistant, and an adjustable mast is important for rain to allow water to drain off.
Size is about 4.5 x 4.5 meters (15 x 15 feet).
Thanks for the picture @Prager91.
With the house from @Nida35a, there is a small difference as you can see, since it has a proper roof overhang, which certainly keeps the terrace exit dry, or at least it is not directly exposed to rain. In your case, it is completely exposed to the weather, as the picture shows, so you should decide based on your own house situation. A "awning/roofing yes or no" decision doesn’t help here without the context.
The terrace shown would also feel a bit too open for me; I prefer it to be somewhat enclosed or defined, even if that is done with plants.
With the house from @Nida35a, there is a small difference as you can see, since it has a proper roof overhang, which certainly keeps the terrace exit dry, or at least it is not directly exposed to rain. In your case, it is completely exposed to the weather, as the picture shows, so you should decide based on your own house situation. A "awning/roofing yes or no" decision doesn’t help here without the context.
The terrace shown would also feel a bit too open for me; I prefer it to be somewhat enclosed or defined, even if that is done with plants.
Hello everyone,
I would like to revive this thread.
Recently, we looked at the Pergolux terrace with a size of 5x4m (16x13 ft) in our circle of acquaintances and are generally convinced about the idea of a fixed roof.
Due to our quite large terrace and the fact that we have two seating areas (table in the middle and a lounge in the corner), we would actually consider covering the entire area if we choose a roof. We would like to keep all the furniture dry.
Wind protection with side awnings is definitely more important to us than sun protection. I also liked the idea of a louvered roof.
The installation of the Pergolux terrace puts me off a bit, as it was apparently quite complicated.
Do you have any experience with other reliable suppliers? The Pergolux looks to me more like a typical “Instagram-style” roof...
We would probably need a 6x4m (20x13 ft) structure to cover our entire area.
Do you have any other ideas for roofing in our area (you can find the picture in previous messages)? Somehow, I have grown a bit tired of pergola roofs and am not 100% convinced.
Honestly, we are still not exactly sure what we want. Ultimately, our goal is to make the terrace a bit cozier and somehow create some kind of enclosure.
I would like to revive this thread.
Recently, we looked at the Pergolux terrace with a size of 5x4m (16x13 ft) in our circle of acquaintances and are generally convinced about the idea of a fixed roof.
Due to our quite large terrace and the fact that we have two seating areas (table in the middle and a lounge in the corner), we would actually consider covering the entire area if we choose a roof. We would like to keep all the furniture dry.
Wind protection with side awnings is definitely more important to us than sun protection. I also liked the idea of a louvered roof.
The installation of the Pergolux terrace puts me off a bit, as it was apparently quite complicated.
Do you have any experience with other reliable suppliers? The Pergolux looks to me more like a typical “Instagram-style” roof...
We would probably need a 6x4m (20x13 ft) structure to cover our entire area.
Do you have any other ideas for roofing in our area (you can find the picture in previous messages)? Somehow, I have grown a bit tired of pergola roofs and am not 100% convinced.
Honestly, we are still not exactly sure what we want. Ultimately, our goal is to make the terrace a bit cozier and somehow create some kind of enclosure.
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Aloha_Lars16 Jun 2025 16:22Prager91 schrieb:
For us, wind protection with side awnings is definitely more important than sun protection. I also quite liked the idea of a louvered roof.
I’m a bit put off by the assembly of the Pergolux terrace; it seems to have been really difficult.
Do you have any experience with other reliable suppliers? Pergolux looks more like the typical "Instagram canopy" to me...You can definitely add side awnings to Pergolux, but they’re not suitable for strong winds. They’re more for providing shade than for wind protection. The assembly for Pergolux is difficult mainly because the instructions are poor; the actual build isn’t hard (they just need to provide proper instructions, then it would be really easy).
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Fleckenzwerg26 Aug 2025 10:51I was also skeptical about Pergolux at first, since I had only seen their online ads and thought it might be more about "design" than quality from a mail-order company. However, I saw their products at friends’ place a few weeks ago and was impressed. Considering that a glass roof with a roller shutter etc. from a local specialist company can easily cost 12,000-15,000 euros, the price seems quite reasonable. With the slats, I see the advantage that they are easier to clean than glass, which you probably shouldn’t even walk on.
We are planning to get a quote for an awning next spring, thinking about something around 4x4 meters (13x13 feet). Initial online research shows that with electric motors and wind sensors, we could easily be looking at 4,000-5,000 euros, so a comparable solution from Pergolux wouldn’t be far off either. Is the discount offer really ongoing, and are the “regular” prices basically never valid?
We are planning to get a quote for an awning next spring, thinking about something around 4x4 meters (13x13 feet). Initial online research shows that with electric motors and wind sensors, we could easily be looking at 4,000-5,000 euros, so a comparable solution from Pergolux wouldn’t be far off either. Is the discount offer really ongoing, and are the “regular” prices basically never valid?
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