Hello
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).
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Pwnage61929 Mar 2021 11:02For a fixed roof, I would have chosen a glass roof with the option to extend an awning underneath.
So, is a fixed roof or a pergola awning the better choice in terms of stability?
In summer, I would need an awning about 4m long (13 feet) to shade the entire table.
So, is a fixed roof or a pergola awning the better choice in terms of stability?
In summer, I would need an awning about 4m long (13 feet) to shade the entire table.
I’m happy with our solid roof structure and retractable awning.
Furniture, grill, and so on can stay outside during winter. Garden shoes are left by the door instead of in the living room. And the cat also has a dry spot.
For the west-facing sun in the evening, we have a vertical blind. (Otherwise, you could only have dinner squinting.)
You need at least 4 meters (13 feet) of depth.
It’s important to note that here in Saxony, a building permit / planning permission is required for any depth over 3 meters (10 feet).
Furniture, grill, and so on can stay outside during winter. Garden shoes are left by the door instead of in the living room. And the cat also has a dry spot.
For the west-facing sun in the evening, we have a vertical blind. (Otherwise, you could only have dinner squinting.)
You need at least 4 meters (13 feet) of depth.
It’s important to note that here in Saxony, a building permit / planning permission is required for any depth over 3 meters (10 feet).
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