ᐅ Patio Roof, Polycarbonate or Glass Roof, Under-Glass Awning?!
Created on: 9 May 2020 11:47
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chewbacca123
Hello everyone,
A few weeks ago, I started a thread about covering our terrace. We have now decided against a simple awning and want a fixed roof covering the entire area from the bay window to the other side of the house, about 7.60 meters (25 feet) wide and 4 meters (13 feet) deep. The terrace, which will be built in two weeks as part of the landscaping, will be the same size.
We are still unsure whether to go for a glass roof with an under-roof awning or a higher-quality polycarbonate (PC) roof, possibly without the under-roof awning. The downside of the latter option is that less light passes through and it could be noisy in the rain due to the hollow chamber design. The advantage is a significant cost saving compared to glass.
We are also wondering: when looking out from the dining room through the central floor-to-ceiling window (see picture), will we see an unattractive yellow-green roof at some point if we choose the PC? Has anyone had experience with this? The second picture shows the kind of look we would like for the roof covering, with a side wedge window on the right because a larch privacy screen will be installed underneath on the side.
Do you have any advice or tips?
Thanks!
Best regards
A few weeks ago, I started a thread about covering our terrace. We have now decided against a simple awning and want a fixed roof covering the entire area from the bay window to the other side of the house, about 7.60 meters (25 feet) wide and 4 meters (13 feet) deep. The terrace, which will be built in two weeks as part of the landscaping, will be the same size.
We are still unsure whether to go for a glass roof with an under-roof awning or a higher-quality polycarbonate (PC) roof, possibly without the under-roof awning. The downside of the latter option is that less light passes through and it could be noisy in the rain due to the hollow chamber design. The advantage is a significant cost saving compared to glass.
We are also wondering: when looking out from the dining room through the central floor-to-ceiling window (see picture), will we see an unattractive yellow-green roof at some point if we choose the PC? Has anyone had experience with this? The second picture shows the kind of look we would like for the roof covering, with a side wedge window on the right because a larch privacy screen will be installed underneath on the side.
Do you have any advice or tips?
Thanks!
Best regards
Steven schrieb:
Hello
Definitely VGA glass, 9mm (3/8 inch).
I am currently working on my patio roof.
Background: 9 x 3 meters (30 x 10 feet). Quality aluminum profiles. Wall thickness over 3mm (1/8 inch). Including structural calculations.
I checked out several relevant suppliers.
Quotes ranged between 16,000 and 24,000 euros.
Then I went to a profile manufacturer. They offered me a kit (fully pre-cut except for the 3 supports) and delivery to my home, plus the contact details of a glazier. Price: just under 7,000 euros (including glass). Installation by recommended installers about 2,000 euros.
I am doing the installation myself. Partly because I want to save money and partly because I can do it better. It will just take longer.
StevenWhich supplier did you get the roof from? Already assembled?
chewbacca1232 Jun 2020 21:24World-e schrieb:
Which supplier did you get the canopy from? Is it already installed?Sounds like Steda?World-e schrieb:
Which supplier did you get the canopy from? Already assembled?Hello,I’ll check the supplier this evening. It’s from Bochum.
I’m currently in the middle of assembly. It’s not exactly easy. I’m also quite “overly precise.” I doweled the posts because the supplied U-profile wasn’t sufficient for me. I even had aluminum brackets custom made. I didn’t cut the posts to size with a hacksaw but took them to a metal fabrication company to get them cut to the exact millimeter and angle. I made three trips for three pieces.
I can share photos if you like.
Steven
Steven schrieb:
Hello
Definitely VGA glass 9mm (3/8 inch).
I am currently working on my patio roof.
Background: 9 x 3 meters (30 x 10 feet). Solid aluminum profiles. Wall thickness over 3mm (1/8 inch). Including structural engineering.
I contacted the usual suppliers.
Quotes ranged from 16,000 to 24,000 euros.
Then I went to a manufacturer of profiles. They offered me the kit (completely cut to size except for the 3 supports) and transport to my home, plus the contact details of a glazier. Price: just under 7,000 euros (including glass). Installation by recommended installers about 2,000 euros.
I am doing the installation myself. Partly to save money, partly because I can do it better. It will take longer, though.
Steven That sounds interesting! What is the name of the profile manufacturer?
Loads schrieb:
What is the name of the manufacturer of the profiles?Hello Loads
AS Aluminium-Systems GmbH
Steven
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pagoni20202 Aug 2020 11:44Is there a picture of it available now?