Hello everyone,
now that our terrace is finally finished, the lawn is growing nicely, and the garden furniture is in place, we are waiting for summer...
...and when it's finally here, the south-facing terrace gets quite sunny and warm. So, we’re looking for some kind of shade solution.
Personally, I would prefer a large sun sail (6 x 5 meters) (20 x 16 feet). However, we live on a "hill" where it can be quite windy. (Our neighbor took down his awning because the wind sensor kept rolling it in.) Does anyone have experience with mounting something like this through ETICS (external thermal insulation composite system) into the masonry? The opposite side would be secured with poles and ropes.
My partner would prefer a 3 x 3 meter (10 x 10 feet) cantilever umbrella that can tilt, rotate, swivel, roll, and who knows what else. But I think with that size it would be even more problematic in the wind. And such a large umbrella is probably not very easy to move around either.
Neither of us wants to put a gazebo on the terrace, and an awning is out for the reasons mentioned above.
How have you solved this, or do you have any other ideas?
now that our terrace is finally finished, the lawn is growing nicely, and the garden furniture is in place, we are waiting for summer...
...and when it's finally here, the south-facing terrace gets quite sunny and warm. So, we’re looking for some kind of shade solution.
Personally, I would prefer a large sun sail (6 x 5 meters) (20 x 16 feet). However, we live on a "hill" where it can be quite windy. (Our neighbor took down his awning because the wind sensor kept rolling it in.) Does anyone have experience with mounting something like this through ETICS (external thermal insulation composite system) into the masonry? The opposite side would be secured with poles and ropes.
My partner would prefer a 3 x 3 meter (10 x 10 feet) cantilever umbrella that can tilt, rotate, swivel, roll, and who knows what else. But I think with that size it would be even more problematic in the wind. And such a large umbrella is probably not very easy to move around either.
Neither of us wants to put a gazebo on the terrace, and an awning is out for the reasons mentioned above.
How have you solved this, or do you have any other ideas?
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nordanney14 Jul 2016 09:41The sunshade sail is really a great feature. We had one on our old house as well, but only about 5.5 x 3.2 meters (18 x 10.5 feet). It must be firmly attached to the wall; we used scaffold screws that ended just before the interior plaster. Supporting the opposite side with poles and ropes alone is unrealistic. You need sturdy posts that must be embedded in concrete foundations – the posts will remain in place year-round.
With this size, wind can definitely have a big impact. Our sail stayed stretched out for the entire season and even withstood a storm. However, good quality comes at a high price. Our small sail cost well over 1,000 EUR (just over $1,000) with only two posts and minimal effort (self-installed).
With this size, wind can definitely have a big impact. Our sail stayed stretched out for the entire season and even withstood a storm. However, good quality comes at a high price. Our small sail cost well over 1,000 EUR (just over $1,000) with only two posts and minimal effort (self-installed).
Hello!
Any other ideas? Sunscreen? SCNR
Our neighbors have a sun sail that is not attached to the house but rather set up on a freestanding frame. It looks very stylish. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have many concerns about installing an anchor point for a sun sail through the external thermal insulation composite system (ETICS) into the masonry. An awning is mounted the same way, and that also holds well.
An awning would be out of the question for us, mainly for aesthetic reasons. There are few things I associate more with tackiness and an outdated 1980s vibe than an awning. Garden gnomes and picket fences come close but that’s about it.
Best regards,
Andreas
Any other ideas? Sunscreen? SCNR
Our neighbors have a sun sail that is not attached to the house but rather set up on a freestanding frame. It looks very stylish. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have many concerns about installing an anchor point for a sun sail through the external thermal insulation composite system (ETICS) into the masonry. An awning is mounted the same way, and that also holds well.
An awning would be out of the question for us, mainly for aesthetic reasons. There are few things I associate more with tackiness and an outdated 1980s vibe than an awning. Garden gnomes and picket fences come close but that’s about it.
Best regards,
Andreas
Isn’t every homeowner a bit of a neat freak?
What bothers me about these pavilions and all-year-round sun sails is the constant shade. Sometimes, when the sun is only lightly shining, you want to enjoy some sunshine on the terrace.
So, we haven’t made much progress yet. The clear glass aluminum canopy with an awning was initially too expensive for us, and just an awning alone doesn’t help much since our terrace faces west. For now, we have simply stuck with a basic cantilever umbrella. However, because of the west-facing side, an adjustable cantilever umbrella could be a good option for us.
What bothers me about these pavilions and all-year-round sun sails is the constant shade. Sometimes, when the sun is only lightly shining, you want to enjoy some sunshine on the terrace.
So, we haven’t made much progress yet. The clear glass aluminum canopy with an awning was initially too expensive for us, and just an awning alone doesn’t help much since our terrace faces west. For now, we have simply stuck with a basic cantilever umbrella. However, because of the west-facing side, an adjustable cantilever umbrella could be a good option for us.
N
nordanney14 Jul 2016 10:58andimann schrieb:
Try searching on Amazon for
Siena Garden Pavilion Berlino, 4 x 4 m (13 x 13 ft)
Our neighbors apparently have this one, and it has held up well so far. How it performs under strong wind loads is still an open question.
Best regards,
Andreas I consider it a cheap/temporary solution.
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