P
Pwnage61929 Mar 2021 09:13Hello
We are planning a new build with a garden of about 10 x 20 m (10 m / 33 ft wide).
The terrace will initially be 3 x 5 m (3 m x 5 m / 10 ft x 16 ft) but is planned to be extended later to 5 x 10 m (5 m x 10 m / 16 ft x 33 ft wide).
We want to cover the terrace in the summer for shade, for example, when it’s too hot or when sitting at the table to eat.
What kind of terrace covering would you recommend?
A fixed/permanent terrace roof, for example, an awning with frosted glass,
or a movable terrace covering like an electric retractable awning (we would have to plan for the power connection then).
We are planning a new build with a garden of about 10 x 20 m (10 m / 33 ft wide).
The terrace will initially be 3 x 5 m (3 m x 5 m / 10 ft x 16 ft) but is planned to be extended later to 5 x 10 m (5 m x 10 m / 16 ft x 33 ft wide).
We want to cover the terrace in the summer for shade, for example, when it’s too hot or when sitting at the table to eat.
What kind of terrace covering would you recommend?
A fixed/permanent terrace roof, for example, an awning with frosted glass,
or a movable terrace covering like an electric retractable awning (we would have to plan for the power connection then).
H
hampshire29 Mar 2021 09:37It depends on the location of the terrace. If the roof makes the house dark in winter, then a flexible solution is better. If the roof does not affect the amount of light in the house, then a fixed one is suitable.
N
Nice-Nofret29 Mar 2021 09:54Our terrace is about 6 cm (2.4 inches) wide and approximately 9 m (29.5 feet) long; it fits snugly into the L-shaped open-plan living area.
On one side, we have a flat roof with a lateral eave overhang of 60 cm (24 inches) facing southeast, as well as a concrete terrace roof about 3 m (9.8 feet) deep on the southwest side. Attached to this is an electrically operated awning measuring roughly 5 x 5 m (16 x 16 feet). We have had the awning for 10 years, and it works perfectly.
No, our living room is not dark; in winter, the sun reaches all the way to the back of the room, while in summer, the terrace remains cool and shaded. We also have a ceiling fan on the terrace for the very hot summer days.
On one side, we have a flat roof with a lateral eave overhang of 60 cm (24 inches) facing southeast, as well as a concrete terrace roof about 3 m (9.8 feet) deep on the southwest side. Attached to this is an electrically operated awning measuring roughly 5 x 5 m (16 x 16 feet). We have had the awning for 10 years, and it works perfectly.
No, our living room is not dark; in winter, the sun reaches all the way to the back of the room, while in summer, the terrace remains cool and shaded. We also have a ceiling fan on the terrace for the very hot summer days.
P
Pwnage61929 Mar 2021 10:25Thank you
The terrace faces southwest, so it gets a lot of sunlight.
The living room, terrace, and garden are basically all aligned in a row.
To the right, we still have 4m (13 feet) of space and a small corner because of the garage.
It’s possible that less light will reach the living room, which is a concern.
We only have the lift-and-slide door and kitchen window (open kitchen) as windows.
An electric awning is probably the better option, right?
How sensitive are these awnings to wind? I’ve heard that you have to retract them even in light to moderate wind.
The terrace faces southwest, so it gets a lot of sunlight.
The living room, terrace, and garden are basically all aligned in a row.
To the right, we still have 4m (13 feet) of space and a small corner because of the garage.
It’s possible that less light will reach the living room, which is a concern.
We only have the lift-and-slide door and kitchen window (open kitchen) as windows.
An electric awning is probably the better option, right?
How sensitive are these awnings to wind? I’ve heard that you have to retract them even in light to moderate wind.
N
Nice-Nofret29 Mar 2021 10:30With a southwest-facing orientation, you can easily have a fixed roof covering 2-3m (6.5-10 feet) and then use a guided awning for the rest – this type of awning withstands stronger winds than those with flexible arms. The awnings also have a wind sensor; in our case, it is usually only extended halfway as a precaution against gusts. In midsummer, it is usually calm, so we fully extend it then.
Under a fixed roof, it is noticeably cooler in summer compared to just being under an awning, and you also get all-weather protection for the garden furniture.
Under a fixed roof, it is noticeably cooler in summer compared to just being under an awning, and you also get all-weather protection for the garden furniture.
Could you please upload a sketch of the house with its orientation? That would make it easier to assess.
I would have preferred a fixed roof over our terrace as well, but the idea of always seeing a beam structure instead of the sky kept me from doing it. Awnings often don’t cast shadows where you actually need them. For us, the large parasol was a better option, even though cushions and such now have to be brought inside when it rains.
I would have preferred a fixed roof over our terrace as well, but the idea of always seeing a beam structure instead of the sky kept me from doing it. Awnings often don’t cast shadows where you actually need them. For us, the large parasol was a better option, even though cushions and such now have to be brought inside when it rains.
Similar topics