ᐅ Louvered Roof for 3x5m Rooftop Terrace – Experiences / Tips?
Created on: 30 Jan 2022 15:33
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Hamburch
Hello everyone,
I am currently considering adding a roof structure over my rooftop terrace.
What am I aiming for?
Basically, I want to be able to use the terrace more days throughout the year. At the moment, it cools down quickly when the sun goes down and some wind picks up. I imagine that my planned solution (see below) would protect the terrace—especially the dining area—from wind and light rain, while still preserving the spaciousness of the terrace by leaving it open toward the lounge area (which is under the awning). We usually have west winds here.
The main challenge is the wind, which is nearly always present even in good weather (7th floor). A sun umbrella quickly reaches its limits in these conditions. After having an awning installed last year, I still have almost no shade at the seating area for most of the day due to the sun being either too low or coming from the side. Therefore, the new roof should also be able to block the late afternoon sun if needed.
Here is a picture. The terrace is 5m (16 feet) deep and 6m (20 feet) wide. The wall faces north.
The awning is about 3.25m (10.5 feet) wide. To the left of the exhaust pipe, there is about 2.85m (9.4 feet) of wall.
Not visible: The pipe comes out of the floor about 20cm (8 inches) away from the wall, so with a different route upward, the terrace roof could be about 3m (10 feet) wide.
Here is my idea:
A 3m (10 feet) wide by 5m (16 feet) deep louvered roof (or alternatively an awning, e.g., Q.bus) with zip walls facing west (as shown in the photo) and south (to the left). The louvers do not need to be retractable, as that would exceed the budget.
I hope this explanation is clear. I would appreciate your opinions, especially any experiences with louvered roofs and recommendations for manufacturers or models. Also, from your experience, does the wind protection work well enough so that, for example, playing cards is possible when the zip awning walls are down? Because of the exposed location, the entire structure needs to be wind-resistant.
I will receive offers from Corradi and Warema (Lamaxa L 50) next week, but these will probably exceed $30,000 with zips, LEDs, and heaters. That seems like a lot of money but appears to be “normal.” Warema’s delivery time is currently around 6 months, which I would like to avoid, so I would be happy to hear about any alternatives.
A Q.bus would be about 50% cheaper, but I find the louvered roof much nicer.
Thanks in advance for your input, critical feedback is welcome.
I am currently considering adding a roof structure over my rooftop terrace.
What am I aiming for?
Basically, I want to be able to use the terrace more days throughout the year. At the moment, it cools down quickly when the sun goes down and some wind picks up. I imagine that my planned solution (see below) would protect the terrace—especially the dining area—from wind and light rain, while still preserving the spaciousness of the terrace by leaving it open toward the lounge area (which is under the awning). We usually have west winds here.
The main challenge is the wind, which is nearly always present even in good weather (7th floor). A sun umbrella quickly reaches its limits in these conditions. After having an awning installed last year, I still have almost no shade at the seating area for most of the day due to the sun being either too low or coming from the side. Therefore, the new roof should also be able to block the late afternoon sun if needed.
Here is a picture. The terrace is 5m (16 feet) deep and 6m (20 feet) wide. The wall faces north.
The awning is about 3.25m (10.5 feet) wide. To the left of the exhaust pipe, there is about 2.85m (9.4 feet) of wall.
Not visible: The pipe comes out of the floor about 20cm (8 inches) away from the wall, so with a different route upward, the terrace roof could be about 3m (10 feet) wide.
Here is my idea:
A 3m (10 feet) wide by 5m (16 feet) deep louvered roof (or alternatively an awning, e.g., Q.bus) with zip walls facing west (as shown in the photo) and south (to the left). The louvers do not need to be retractable, as that would exceed the budget.
I hope this explanation is clear. I would appreciate your opinions, especially any experiences with louvered roofs and recommendations for manufacturers or models. Also, from your experience, does the wind protection work well enough so that, for example, playing cards is possible when the zip awning walls are down? Because of the exposed location, the entire structure needs to be wind-resistant.
I will receive offers from Corradi and Warema (Lamaxa L 50) next week, but these will probably exceed $30,000 with zips, LEDs, and heaters. That seems like a lot of money but appears to be “normal.” Warema’s delivery time is currently around 6 months, which I would like to avoid, so I would be happy to hear about any alternatives.
A Q.bus would be about 50% cheaper, but I find the louvered roof much nicer.
Thanks in advance for your input, critical feedback is welcome.
driver55 schrieb:
Most of the time, it comes down to small change. If the original poster wanted to spend €50,000, they wouldn’t be asking here.Of course, the budget isn’t unlimited, but for now the priority is finding the optimal solution 🙂
Since the delivery times from Warema are too long for me, we are now going with a Brustor 200 XL.
Although I currently feel very well advised, I find the installation costs of 4200,- quite steep. They are calculated based on 70 hours.
I don’t like to negotiate at work because I believe it should be properly paid and done, but is this really a realistic estimate?
Although I currently feel very well advised, I find the installation costs of 4200,- quite steep. They are calculated based on 70 hours.
I don’t like to negotiate at work because I believe it should be properly paid and done, but is this really a realistic estimate?
Oh sorry, I forgot this was about a roof terrace. You can't use simple pad foundations here and the waterproofing must remain intact.
So it's not necessarily more time-consuming, but it requires more experience and materials. I wouldn't feel confident doing it myself.
However, I still find it a bit expensive.
It’s best to get one or two more quotes.
So it's not necessarily more time-consuming, but it requires more experience and materials. I wouldn't feel confident doing it myself.
However, I still find it a bit expensive.
It’s best to get one or two more quotes.
The installation would be on the facade, likely supported by 3 or 4 posts to better integrate the ZIP awning facing west.
On the opposite side, an aluminum support beam will be installed under the terrace flooring to avoid drilling into the ceiling.
However, the support beam is separately calculated at €135 net per meter.
This naturally also includes the connection of lighting and the infrared heater.
Otherwise, nothing else is included; a crane will also be charged separately.
On the opposite side, an aluminum support beam will be installed under the terrace flooring to avoid drilling into the ceiling.
However, the support beam is separately calculated at €135 net per meter.
This naturally also includes the connection of lighting and the infrared heater.
Otherwise, nothing else is included; a crane will also be charged separately.
Yes, as I said, it doesn’t sound too complicated. But you need to know what you’re doing and may require special materials.
However, I find the total cost quite high and would definitely ask other contractors for quotes. I would also personally have doubts whether the entire pergola with a possible awning can be securely supported just by terrace slabs and a few bolts in the façade.
That would, of course, be the builder’s responsibility in terms of warranty.
However, I find the total cost quite high and would definitely ask other contractors for quotes. I would also personally have doubts whether the entire pergola with a possible awning can be securely supported just by terrace slabs and a few bolts in the façade.
That would, of course, be the builder’s responsibility in terms of warranty.
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