ᐅ Privacy and Wind Protection for Terrace / Street – Any Ideas?
Created on: 13 May 2021 22:44
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Andre77
Hey,
I'm a bit stuck at the moment. I'm looking for an elegant solution to shield the south-facing terrace from the adjoining street. On one hand, as a windbreak, and on the other, as a privacy screen from passersby.
Since the distance between the south side of the terrace and the property boundary to the south ranges from 4.5m (small terrace) to 6m (large terrace), I find it hard to imagine having "two things" there. First, a privacy screen about 1.8m (6 feet) high directly at the south side of the terrace, and then something extending around the corner or along the property line, like a fence or a hedge. The space in between would feel like a kind of enclosed, narrow area or corridor. If the space were larger or wider, I think these two elements wouldn’t interfere with each other as much.
The neighbor to the west has a 1.8m to 2m (6 to 6.5 feet) high fence with privacy panels.
Maybe planting tall hedges up to the “bend/offset” of the curb on the south side could work...
I’m really a bit unsure here.
Thanks for any feedback!
I'm a bit stuck at the moment. I'm looking for an elegant solution to shield the south-facing terrace from the adjoining street. On one hand, as a windbreak, and on the other, as a privacy screen from passersby.
Since the distance between the south side of the terrace and the property boundary to the south ranges from 4.5m (small terrace) to 6m (large terrace), I find it hard to imagine having "two things" there. First, a privacy screen about 1.8m (6 feet) high directly at the south side of the terrace, and then something extending around the corner or along the property line, like a fence or a hedge. The space in between would feel like a kind of enclosed, narrow area or corridor. If the space were larger or wider, I think these two elements wouldn’t interfere with each other as much.
The neighbor to the west has a 1.8m to 2m (6 to 6.5 feet) high fence with privacy panels.
Maybe planting tall hedges up to the “bend/offset” of the curb on the south side could work...
I’m really a bit unsure here.
Thanks for any feedback!
Andre77 schrieb:
More the first option. You don’t want everyone walking by to be able to look onto the plate, sort of like that.Does it really bother you? People just look and then look away again. And I think those who look probably have a terrace themselves where they sometimes eat or have a beer. I mean, you’re not going to be doing anything inappropriate out there.
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hampshire14 May 2021 09:34I would follow a two-stage plan.
Stage 1: Plant a hedge along the street side – once it grows taller than 1.8 m (6 ft), it will be trimmed as soon as anyone complains. I would choose native beech – it benefits local birds, stays dense during the patio months, and is easy to maintain. Since the hedge needs some time to become dense, place planters with fast-growing bamboo next to the patio during this period (2–3 years). The bamboo does not create too much dense shade, has a visually “light” appearance, but still blocks intrusive views.
Stage 2: Once the hedge is tall enough, the bamboo can be relocated – sold, given away, or it can stay because it has proven to be very effective.
Stage 1: Plant a hedge along the street side – once it grows taller than 1.8 m (6 ft), it will be trimmed as soon as anyone complains. I would choose native beech – it benefits local birds, stays dense during the patio months, and is easy to maintain. Since the hedge needs some time to become dense, place planters with fast-growing bamboo next to the patio during this period (2–3 years). The bamboo does not create too much dense shade, has a visually “light” appearance, but still blocks intrusive views.
Stage 2: Once the hedge is tall enough, the bamboo can be relocated – sold, given away, or it can stay because it has proven to be very effective.
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