I need some advice regarding an awning.
Our terrace faces south and measures 10 meters (33 feet) wide and 4.30 meters (14 feet) deep. Since it gets quite warm in summer, we need some shade. We don’t want umbrellas. Originally, we considered a fixed roof, but we discarded that option because 1. it is too expensive, and 2. we don’t like the posts.
You enter the terrace through a sliding door on the right half and then sit on the left half.
Now I have two offers but can’t really decide. What do you think?
Option 1: Klaiber Resobox BX8000
ONE awning, 9.40 meters (31 feet) wide with a 4-meter (13 feet) projection.
+ Possibly looks better
- We like the cassette less than that of the BX4500
Option 2: Klaiber Camabox BX4500
TWO awnings placed directly next to each other: one 5 meters (16 feet) and one 4.4 meters (14 feet) wide, each with a 4-meter (13 feet) projection.
+ We like the cassette of this model much better
+ More flexibility in shading different sides of the terrace
- Gap between the awnings
- Both awnings must be installed perfectly to look right
Option 2 is about 300€ more expensive, which is not a decisive factor.
Our terrace faces south and measures 10 meters (33 feet) wide and 4.30 meters (14 feet) deep. Since it gets quite warm in summer, we need some shade. We don’t want umbrellas. Originally, we considered a fixed roof, but we discarded that option because 1. it is too expensive, and 2. we don’t like the posts.
You enter the terrace through a sliding door on the right half and then sit on the left half.
Now I have two offers but can’t really decide. What do you think?
Option 1: Klaiber Resobox BX8000
ONE awning, 9.40 meters (31 feet) wide with a 4-meter (13 feet) projection.
+ Possibly looks better
- We like the cassette less than that of the BX4500
Option 2: Klaiber Camabox BX4500
TWO awnings placed directly next to each other: one 5 meters (16 feet) and one 4.4 meters (14 feet) wide, each with a 4-meter (13 feet) projection.
+ We like the cassette of this model much better
+ More flexibility in shading different sides of the terrace
- Gap between the awnings
- Both awnings must be installed perfectly to look right
Option 2 is about 300€ more expensive, which is not a decisive factor.
FloHB123 schrieb:
I would definitely go for two awnings. That way, you have more flexibility in how you use them.Absolutely. Just because something is technically possible doesn’t mean it’s practical. With a depth of 4.5m (15 feet), I expect you’ll find yourself retracting the awning more often than you’d like. My parents have a 4m (13 feet) wide awning, and it’s always retracted when it’s windy because it moves quite a bit.P
Pinkiponk30 Mar 2020 15:09McEgg schrieb:
Hmm, okay. I was almost back to considering the single awning. Ugh, such a difficult decision. I can already tell, once it’s installed... Murphy’s law.... Maybe you could take a bit more time before deciding? Until then, use the spring and summer to check out the solutions your acquaintances, friends, or family have, as well as outdoor areas like cafes. And for the transitional period, perhaps buy 2-3 smaller parasols or a sun sail for yourselves. It’s not permanent, after all.
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hampshire30 Mar 2020 15:17Even though I would personally prefer the 2-unit solution, you won’t be making a “mistake” with the 1-unit solution either. So you can take it easy.
I wouldn’t recommend getting an awning that large at all. As soon as it’s a bit windy, it will flap back and forth and you’ll have to retract it. Also, without a front vertical awning, the awning isn’t very effective because the sun shines far underneath it. In summer, we always lower the vertical awning about 1.5m (5 feet) down, otherwise, you only get about one meter (3 feet) of shade right next to the house wall. Our fixed canopy is 4m (13 feet) deep and 5.7m (19 feet) wide, with an under-glass awning and three vertical awnings, and it only cost a few hundred more than your awning, so it doesn’t have to be that expensive.
Best regards
Sabine
Best regards
Sabine