ᐅ Patio Roof for a Trapezoidal-Shaped Plot

chriscryzl schrieb:

So we are making the terrace across the entire width of the house.

The question was whether the terrace already exists.

chriscryzl schrieb:

The issue is that if we partially cover it, the post would be right in the middle of the terrace door, obstructing the view from inside into the garden.

Which post? Usually, the terrace is attached to the house wall.

ypg schrieb:

Which post? Usually, the patio is attached to the house wall.

And then a suspension hook at the front?
I can understand the original poster; on the property plan, it looks like it might be in the way. But from my own experience, with slim posts it’s not an issue at all.
Since the vertical awning was only available in 4m (13 feet) widths, our posts for the 6m (20 feet) patio roof had to be set back 1m (3 feet) on each side.
One of them is therefore also in the line of sight of the patio door.

chriscryzl schrieb:

The roof depth is mostly limited by the budget since we are officially in snow load zone 3, and having more than a 3m (10 feet) rafter span would become absurdly expensive and bulky (according to everyone we talked to).

We have a 4m (13 feet) depth here, and it actually wasn’t more expensive, but we’re in zone 2, as far as I can see. In our case, they used rather narrow but taller rafters. I would find it a bit too much if that went along the entire side of the house, because then you wouldn’t really see the house at all. It might be helpful to sketch or visualize where and how posts would be positioned or need to be placed. If you upload the whole plan, which is always useful anyway, it’s easier to imagine something like that.

I would definitely look at this closely for other examples or set it up properly for myself to see whether it is really comfortable enough, because I would rather not build a lazy compromise and instead find other solutions (like high-quality umbrellas, sails, etc.). Please check this individually for your own situation—different people have different preferences and tend to present their own way as the best solution.

I also like it when not the entire terrace is covered, so you still have some open-air space. At our old house, we had a terrace covering the entire width of the house; the one in front of the living room glass wall was 28sqm (300 sq ft) (7x4m / 23x13 feet). We never actually sat there but always on the smaller one. That smaller terrace, with 3m (10 feet) depth for several people, was a bit tight in my opinion, as the edge of the terrace was just behind the chairs.

Maybe you have some pictures or details to share?

We actually tried to visualize the position of the post using a board. I’ve attached a photo from both the interior and exterior views. I’ve also attached the entire design plan. You can even see the post on the top view of the west side, exactly 3m (10 feet) from the property line. But it ends up right in the middle of the sliding door, and it’s directly in the line of sight from inside looking out to the garden. That’s what’s causing us some concern.

Oh, and as you can see in the pictures, the terrace has not been built yet. It will be a ground-level terrace with wooden decking. The ground has already been compacted for a width of 4 m (13 feet). That means a fine grading layer will be added on top, followed by concrete pavers, pedestal supports, and an aluminum substructure. This will cover the entire width of the house and is planned to be 3.5 m (11.5 feet) deep.

Our experience: From our three windows facing the terrace, we look out onto four such concrete columns. This has never bothered us. PS: We also do not have a transparent roof covering… (depth 4m (13 feet))… and have never regretted it!