Hello everyone,
Since I’ve had so many good experiences here, I just have to ask a question again.
We live in a new build with a southwest-facing terrace measuring 3.3 x 6 m (11 x 20 ft).
Last year, we used a gifted sun umbrella with a diameter of four meters (13 ft) to shade the terrace. Unfortunately, despite its size, the umbrella was always placed “wrong” and I would have had to put it on the lawn to provide shade for the terrace.
Since we currently have two small children, we need something new.
I would prefer a fixed structure with a louvered roof or something similar, but that is unfortunately not really affordable at the moment.
So now we are considering a retractable awning. The problem is that on the south side of the terrace, there is a downspout installed by the builder that extends 60 cm (2 ft) towards the terrace.
We are therefore thinking about an awning sized 5 x 3.5 or 5 x 4 meters (16 x 11 or 16 x 13 ft) with a valance. There is also an electrical connection available. The valance is meant to block the low sun and also to allow the children to play in the shade on the terrace floor.
One of the consultants advised against the valance because it would be very susceptible to wind and constantly swing. He only recommended a deeper awning to block the evening sun. Of course, whether that is enough can only be seen once it’s too late.
What are your experiences with a southwest-facing terrace? Is a retractable awning an adequate sun protection? Or is there perhaps a better solution?
Currently, we have an offer for a fully electric retractable awning with valance, sized 5 x 3.5 m (16 x 11 ft), for about 6,000 euros.
I would really appreciate any tips and suggestions.
Since I’ve had so many good experiences here, I just have to ask a question again.
We live in a new build with a southwest-facing terrace measuring 3.3 x 6 m (11 x 20 ft).
Last year, we used a gifted sun umbrella with a diameter of four meters (13 ft) to shade the terrace. Unfortunately, despite its size, the umbrella was always placed “wrong” and I would have had to put it on the lawn to provide shade for the terrace.
Since we currently have two small children, we need something new.
I would prefer a fixed structure with a louvered roof or something similar, but that is unfortunately not really affordable at the moment.
So now we are considering a retractable awning. The problem is that on the south side of the terrace, there is a downspout installed by the builder that extends 60 cm (2 ft) towards the terrace.
We are therefore thinking about an awning sized 5 x 3.5 or 5 x 4 meters (16 x 11 or 16 x 13 ft) with a valance. There is also an electrical connection available. The valance is meant to block the low sun and also to allow the children to play in the shade on the terrace floor.
One of the consultants advised against the valance because it would be very susceptible to wind and constantly swing. He only recommended a deeper awning to block the evening sun. Of course, whether that is enough can only be seen once it’s too late.
What are your experiences with a southwest-facing terrace? Is a retractable awning an adequate sun protection? Or is there perhaps a better solution?
Currently, we have an offer for a fully electric retractable awning with valance, sized 5 x 3.5 m (16 x 11 ft), for about 6,000 euros.
I would really appreciate any tips and suggestions.
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DaveG202230 Jan 2023 07:52I’m about to face a similar issue soon, and since I read something about sun sails here, I’m curious how they are usually attached to the house side.
Our southwest-facing terrace is located on the inner side of an L-shaped house, so three anchor points would be on the house wall. However, this is a modern house with 24cm (9.5 inches) insulation. How can I securely fix something there? I found a special wall plug from Fischer, but it’s quite expensive, and most anchor points have three holes each, so that’s at least nine plugs needed.
Our southwest-facing terrace is located on the inner side of an L-shaped house, so three anchor points would be on the house wall. However, this is a modern house with 24cm (9.5 inches) insulation. How can I securely fix something there? I found a special wall plug from Fischer, but it’s quite expensive, and most anchor points have three holes each, so that’s at least nine plugs needed.
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hanghaus202330 Jan 2023 09:42What do you consider expensive? A suitable adhesive anchor also costs money. In any case, you should embed it in the concrete of the ceiling or in the ring beam.
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DaveG202230 Jan 2023 12:12hanghaus2023 schrieb:
What do you consider expensive? A suitable chemical anchor also costs money. You should definitely embed it in the concrete of the ceiling or in the ring beam.The set of 8 Fischer Thermax anchors for ETICS costs at least €220. Then you need to add one more since apparently 9 are required. In the end, I will probably need even more because I still have to secure the porch roof and the side wall to the porch roof, which requires another 8 to 12 such dowels/anchors.
I had a similar situation with my house and definitely did not want an awning, but rather a sunshade that could stay outside for the entire season. I decided on a sun sail. Two large U-shaped brackets welded by a metalworker were anchored into the exterior wall. Two stainless steel posts with a length of 10cm (4 inches) were concreted in front of the terrace. A storm-resistant and waterproof sun sail from a sailmaker. It is tensioned with stainless steel cables and cable tensioners of appropriate tensile strength. This setup has now been in use for over 15 years, has proven technically reliable, and, in my opinion, also looks very stylish. The sail is installed in April and taken down again in October.
The sail originally cost around 600 EUR, and the stainless steel work about 400.
The sail originally cost around 600 EUR, and the stainless steel work about 400.
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Pitiglianio19 Feb 2023 08:55sub-xero schrieb:
I had a similar situation at my house and definitely did not want an awning, but rather a sunshade that could stay outside for the entire season. I chose a sun sail. Two large U-shaped brackets welded by a metalworker were anchored into the house wall. Two stainless steel posts with a length of 10cm (4 inches) were concreted in front of the terrace. A storm-proof and waterproof sun sail made by a sailmaker. It is tensioned with stainless steel cables and turnbuckles with the appropriate tensile strength. This setup has been in use for over 15 years now, has proven technically reliable, and in my opinion also looks quite stylish. The sail is installed in April and taken down again in October.
The sail originally cost around 600 EUR, and the stainless steel work about 400. Do you have any pictures of your canopy?
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