It would be great if some of you could share pictures of your terraces. With so many options available, it can be difficult to make a decision.
What materials and colors did you choose, and why? What has your experience been like after 5 years or more? How large is your terrace? What did you pay for it? Have you incorporated any features such as umbrella stands, raised garden beds, or similar elements? Did you do the work yourselves? Do you know any reliable suppliers for materials that you would recommend? What would you do differently next time?
There are surely many other homeowners who would appreciate photos and tips. Thanks in advance!
What materials and colors did you choose, and why? What has your experience been like after 5 years or more? How large is your terrace? What did you pay for it? Have you incorporated any features such as umbrella stands, raised garden beds, or similar elements? Did you do the work yourselves? Do you know any reliable suppliers for materials that you would recommend? What would you do differently next time?
There are surely many other homeowners who would appreciate photos and tips. Thanks in advance!
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hemali200330 Jun 2019 10:49kaho674 schrieb:
@hemali2003 Do you remember the total amount you paid (including labor)?Phew, we did everything ourselves. The costs for crushed stone, gravel, curbstones, and tiles were just under 2,500 euros.
And about 20-30 hours of work by an amateur.
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hemali200330 Jun 2019 10:52But it really depends on your own expectations and the conditions. Friends are currently about to spend over 15,000 for 40 sqm (430 sq ft) (paving, sloped terrain, no personal labor). That wouldn’t have been worth it for us.
hemali2003 schrieb:
Phew, we did everything ourselves.Respect!H
hemali200330 Jun 2019 10:59kaho674 schrieb:
Respect! I think so too, looking back! It’s quite a lot of work... we also have two small children and now, after 1.5 years in the house and a roughly finished garden, we are pretty exhausted...You need to decide on the size.
We have 45 sqm (484 sq ft) and it is almost too small.
At my parents’ house, in 2013, we installed anthracite-colored patio slabs from FCN. They are a mineral mix with gravel, with the outer row made of concrete. No lawn edging. They faded during the first summer but have remained unchanged since then. No frost damage.
We installed wood-look decking from FCN. People have already asked us where we bought the weathered wood.
We were advised against WPC. Everyone who has it is dissatisfied. Some replaced their cheap hollow profiles after last summer; one person bought solid ones for over 100 euros per sqm and they turned green.
We have 45 sqm (484 sq ft) and it is almost too small.
At my parents’ house, in 2013, we installed anthracite-colored patio slabs from FCN. They are a mineral mix with gravel, with the outer row made of concrete. No lawn edging. They faded during the first summer but have remained unchanged since then. No frost damage.
We installed wood-look decking from FCN. People have already asked us where we bought the weathered wood.
We were advised against WPC. Everyone who has it is dissatisfied. Some replaced their cheap hollow profiles after last summer; one person bought solid ones for over 100 euros per sqm and they turned green.