Hello everyone,
building on our floor plan planning, we would now like to focus on the terrace and a suitable roofing solution.
For now, we have planned the terrace with a width of 8.65 meters (28 ft 4 in) and a depth of 3.50 meters (11 ft 6 in).
But does the terrace really need to be this wide?
We want to add a roof over the terrace. Ideally, it should at least cover the large window front so that the roof can provide indirect shading for the living room, without having to lower the blinds all the time.
It probably also makes sense to extend the roof to the garage area so you can sit there comfortably, right?
Do you have any ideas for us?
building on our floor plan planning, we would now like to focus on the terrace and a suitable roofing solution.
For now, we have planned the terrace with a width of 8.65 meters (28 ft 4 in) and a depth of 3.50 meters (11 ft 6 in).
But does the terrace really need to be this wide?
We want to add a roof over the terrace. Ideally, it should at least cover the large window front so that the roof can provide indirect shading for the living room, without having to lower the blinds all the time.
It probably also makes sense to extend the roof to the garage area so you can sit there comfortably, right?
Do you have any ideas for us?
ypg schrieb:
I also asked Schweg, but didn’t get a reply.Schweng often takes 2-3 days to respond.
But the answer does come!
seth0487 schrieb:
Have you also been to Sonne Rund Um? They have a great exhibition but wanted almost €40,000 (about $44,000) for the patio roof including the features described above... I didn’t want to buy the exhibition.
No, we haven’t been there, and we will never go there. Anyone quoting prices like that is way beyond our budget or too ambitious.
I may have slightly overestimated the €40,000, but without the foundations, it was about €34,500. However, this only covers a depth of 3 meters (10 feet). At 4 meters (13 feet) depth including the foundations, the cost would likely approach just under €40,000. During the conversation, he also hinted that a patio roof like this is a luxury item and not everyone can afford it. Apparently, I wasn’t dressed well enough or, in his eyes, was too young, which is why he made some insinuations in that direction.
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FireflyKobold13 May 2026 09:57I completely understand the idea of having a fixed roof. Especially with a south-facing orientation, it greatly improves quality of life because you use the terrace much more often in summer, while also shading the interior spaces to some extent.
At first, we also considered whether a traditional awning would be enough or if a fixed roof would be more practical. In everyday life, you quickly realize how comfortable a permanently sheltered seating area is—especially in strong sun or light rain.
With a depth of 3.50 m (11.5 feet), I personally wouldn’t go any smaller. Once you add a table, chairs, and pathways, a terrace that’s too narrow quickly feels cramped. Of course, 4 meters (13 feet) is even more comfortable but also takes up more garden space.
I’ve recently found interesting solutions that are often seen in outdoor shading for restaurants. These often combine fixed roofs with additional shading, such as undershade awnings or side screens to block low sun. This makes a big difference in midsummer and often looks more modern than several individual umbrellas.
I would plan the posts early on. It’s easy to underestimate how much a poorly placed post can interfere with pathways or seating later on.
At first, we also considered whether a traditional awning would be enough or if a fixed roof would be more practical. In everyday life, you quickly realize how comfortable a permanently sheltered seating area is—especially in strong sun or light rain.
With a depth of 3.50 m (11.5 feet), I personally wouldn’t go any smaller. Once you add a table, chairs, and pathways, a terrace that’s too narrow quickly feels cramped. Of course, 4 meters (13 feet) is even more comfortable but also takes up more garden space.
I’ve recently found interesting solutions that are often seen in outdoor shading for restaurants. These often combine fixed roofs with additional shading, such as undershade awnings or side screens to block low sun. This makes a big difference in midsummer and often looks more modern than several individual umbrellas.
I would plan the posts early on. It’s easy to underestimate how much a poorly placed post can interfere with pathways or seating later on.
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