Hello everyone,
Summer is just around the corner, and we’re facing the issue of sunlight exposure.
We have a large window wall (southwest-facing) measuring nearly 8m by 2.5m (26 ft by 8 ft), and now we want to install some kind of sunshade.
An awning is currently our choice: what should we consider here? Which color is most suitable? I wanted a solid red, but apparently that color has the most problems with fading outdoors. Anthracite? Would that be too dark, and does it fade a lot?
What about dirt and stains — does it get warmer under a gray awning compared to, for example, a yellow one? Should we go for a full cassette or a half cassette awning? The half cassette seems to have the advantage that I can retract it just enough to stop at bird droppings and then wipe them off easily.
We have already arranged the electrical setup. The requirement is that it must protect the terrace and living room from the sun. We would also like to be able to sit under the awning during light rain. Does a rain and storm sensor make sense? Would you recommend having a light installed in the awning?
The windows will be replaced — the frames will be anthracite and fitted with external venetian blinds (is that the correct term for those slatted blinds?). But this will take a while and is quite expensive.
Thanks in advance for your suggestions. I don’t want to have the friendly salespeople come to the house unprepared.
Best regards,
Claudia
Summer is just around the corner, and we’re facing the issue of sunlight exposure.
We have a large window wall (southwest-facing) measuring nearly 8m by 2.5m (26 ft by 8 ft), and now we want to install some kind of sunshade.
An awning is currently our choice: what should we consider here? Which color is most suitable? I wanted a solid red, but apparently that color has the most problems with fading outdoors. Anthracite? Would that be too dark, and does it fade a lot?
What about dirt and stains — does it get warmer under a gray awning compared to, for example, a yellow one? Should we go for a full cassette or a half cassette awning? The half cassette seems to have the advantage that I can retract it just enough to stop at bird droppings and then wipe them off easily.
We have already arranged the electrical setup. The requirement is that it must protect the terrace and living room from the sun. We would also like to be able to sit under the awning during light rain. Does a rain and storm sensor make sense? Would you recommend having a light installed in the awning?
The windows will be replaced — the frames will be anthracite and fitted with external venetian blinds (is that the correct term for those slatted blinds?). But this will take a while and is quite expensive.
Thanks in advance for your suggestions. I don’t want to have the friendly salespeople come to the house unprepared.
Best regards,
Claudia
I don’t see what would look better about a sun sail either. You still need two large poles, which when not in use stand in the garden like a transmission mast. There are also nice awnings available—they don’t have to be striped or have a frill at the front like an ice cream parlor awning.
Best regards,
Sabine
Best regards,
Sabine
DieScholz´ens19 Feb 2019 09:30Hello everyone,
Thanks a lot for the ideas. Yes, a bit of a retro style is always possible, but we already had to replace a window during construction, and it has a red accent (I need to find a photo), so orange would almost be too much for me, and stripes are probably not going to happen either.
Unfortunately, it has to be electric—cranking an 8m (26 ft) awning would be too much!
A sun sail is nice but impractical since I need some kind of mounting point in the lawn, and the garden is already quite small. Plus, constantly hooking and unhooking it doesn’t sound appealing.
The option with light gray to match the anthracite windows sounded interesting. @Curly, could you please share a photo?
Thanks and best regards,
claudia
Thanks a lot for the ideas. Yes, a bit of a retro style is always possible, but we already had to replace a window during construction, and it has a red accent (I need to find a photo), so orange would almost be too much for me, and stripes are probably not going to happen either.
Unfortunately, it has to be electric—cranking an 8m (26 ft) awning would be too much!
A sun sail is nice but impractical since I need some kind of mounting point in the lawn, and the garden is already quite small. Plus, constantly hooking and unhooking it doesn’t sound appealing.
The option with light gray to match the anthracite windows sounded interesting. @Curly, could you please share a photo?
Thanks and best regards,
claudia
8 meters? Ours was about 6 meters (20 feet) wide and 4 meters (13 feet) deep. It was attached to the roof rafters, which were relatively high, but it was really no fun in the wind. It’s a large canvas, and I think people understand how ships used to be moved on the sea.
I would 1. never hang such a canvas on roof rafters again and 2. definitely not use 8 meters (26 feet).
I would 1. never hang such a canvas on roof rafters again and 2. definitely not use 8 meters (26 feet).
DieScholz´ens19 Feb 2019 09:38I took some inspiration from the original style of the settlement’s houses.
They all had different colored front doors; ours was originally a chimney red.
Now it will be bright red, matching the bench and the trash bin/mailbox.
The kitchen window and the garden window (where we removed the balcony) both have red frames.
I would like to find something that suits this; I have also considered some kind of pergola that could grow over time… but since our garden is not very large, that might take up too much space?!
They all had different colored front doors; ours was originally a chimney red.
Now it will be bright red, matching the bench and the trash bin/mailbox.
The kitchen window and the garden window (where we removed the balcony) both have red frames.
I would like to find something that suits this; I have also considered some kind of pergola that could grow over time… but since our garden is not very large, that might take up too much space?!
DieScholz´ens19 Feb 2019 09:40shenja schrieb:
8 meters (26 feet)? Ours was about 6 meters (20 feet) wide and 4 meters (13 feet) deep. It was attached to the rafters, which were relatively high, but it was really no fun in the wind. It’s a large piece of fabric, and I think everyone knows how ships used to move on the sea.
I would 1. never hang such a fabric on rafters again and 2. definitely not in an 8-meter (26-foot) size.Our windows are just under 8 meters (26 feet) wide, and having an awning of 6 meters (20 feet) in front of them neither makes sense visually nor functionally.
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hampshire19 Feb 2019 09:52A pergola that is allowed to be overgrown reduces light during the darker months. A pergola where you can stretch fabric between the beams in summer (or operate it electrically in and out) is an alternative that lets in more light in winter and allows for partial shading.
A sailcloth can look great but is less practical if you plan to put it up and take it down frequently.
An alternative to the 8-meter (26 feet) option could be a combination of a 4-meter (13 feet) awning and a 4-meter (13 feet) pergola, or a 4-meter (13 feet) outdoor blind and a 4-meter (13 feet) awning—just an unverified suggestion, as I haven’t seen the site yet.
Regarding color: a linen-like natural beige tone is neutral and fresh at the same time. Light gray would create a more modern contrast to the (attractive) red.
A sailcloth can look great but is less practical if you plan to put it up and take it down frequently.
An alternative to the 8-meter (26 feet) option could be a combination of a 4-meter (13 feet) awning and a 4-meter (13 feet) pergola, or a 4-meter (13 feet) outdoor blind and a 4-meter (13 feet) awning—just an unverified suggestion, as I haven’t seen the site yet.
Regarding color: a linen-like natural beige tone is neutral and fresh at the same time. Light gray would create a more modern contrast to the (attractive) red.
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