Hello,
Now that it has been confirmed that we can attach a patio roof directly to the carport, the question remains whether to use transparent roofing sheets or the metal from the carport (with noise reduction, anti-condensation, etc.).
Advantages of transparent roofing sheets: bright, friendly atmosphere
Disadvantages of transparent roofing sheets: no sun protection
Advantages of metal roofing: sun protection during hot summers, easier to maintain since dirt is less visible
Disadvantages of metal roofing: the room behind is darker (which is not a big issue for us), noticeably cooler in autumn compared to transparent sheets (less heat gained through light)
When looking online, almost all options only show transparent roofing materials. That leaves me wondering how easy it is to keep such a roof clean. If stains remain after the first rain, then it’s probably not the right choice for me. What do you have? Any recommendations?
Now that it has been confirmed that we can attach a patio roof directly to the carport, the question remains whether to use transparent roofing sheets or the metal from the carport (with noise reduction, anti-condensation, etc.).
Advantages of transparent roofing sheets: bright, friendly atmosphere
Disadvantages of transparent roofing sheets: no sun protection
Advantages of metal roofing: sun protection during hot summers, easier to maintain since dirt is less visible
Disadvantages of metal roofing: the room behind is darker (which is not a big issue for us), noticeably cooler in autumn compared to transparent sheets (less heat gained through light)
When looking online, almost all options only show transparent roofing materials. That leaves me wondering how easy it is to keep such a roof clean. If stains remain after the first rain, then it’s probably not the right choice for me. What do you have? Any recommendations?
The terrace has an almost perfect south orientation. The terrace roof would be open to the south with a slight slope towards the east. The later in the evening, the more shade there will be under the shelter. So unfortunately, it’s not ideal for autumn evenings.
For now, we will use the plastic parts. If in a few years we find that this isn’t ideal, we can still smoothly switch from the current system to the one used for the carport roof (which would then be opaque).
For now, we will use the plastic parts. If in a few years we find that this isn’t ideal, we can still smoothly switch from the current system to the one used for the carport roof (which would then be opaque).
Does anyone know the coating described below, manufacturer, etc.?
Depending on the budget, there might be glass solutions where dirt does not stick.
I recently saw a report about the Elbphilharmonie, where the glass is coated in such a way that it does not need cleaning for 10 years.
A small side note: Due to the long construction period, the coating has to be renewed shortly after the opening. [/QUOTE]
Depending on the budget, there might be glass solutions where dirt does not stick.
I recently saw a report about the Elbphilharmonie, where the glass is coated in such a way that it does not need cleaning for 10 years.
A small side note: Due to the long construction period, the coating has to be renewed shortly after the opening. [/QUOTE]
Real glass is certainly not light. The entire structure therefore needs to be designed much more robustly. Additionally, glass is quite expensive compared to plastic, even when bought directly from a glazier or similar supplier. Effects like the lotus effect or similar coatings also add to the cost. In the end, everyone has to decide for themselves.
We currently have transparent glass, but I think next time I would choose opaque. The sunlight mostly comes in from the side anyway, and when it does come from above, shade is usually preferable. Maintenance work is significantly less. You just need to make sure not to cover too many large windows with this solution.
We currently have transparent glass, but I think next time I would choose opaque. The sunlight mostly comes in from the side anyway, and when it does come from above, shade is usually preferable. Maintenance work is significantly less. You just need to make sure not to cover too many large windows with this solution.
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daniels8728 Sep 2016 07:58I have a kind of treatment for the shower screen. I was persuaded to try it at a trade fair. We applied it on the outside of our floor-to-ceiling bathroom window (fixed, not openable) while the scaffolding was still up. Now it’s the only window without a lot of construction dust. However, it won’t last 10 years.
By the way, we are planning an unheated winter garden measuring 5 x 3.5 meters (16.4 x 11.5 feet) with laminated safety glass (VSG). Since the roof is walkable, it should also be easy to clean. I just don’t like the look of these multiwall sheets.
By the way, we are planning an unheated winter garden measuring 5 x 3.5 meters (16.4 x 11.5 feet) with laminated safety glass (VSG). Since the roof is walkable, it should also be easy to clean. I just don’t like the look of these multiwall sheets.
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