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
Who has ultimately built with one of the franchisees?
We are also interested and have compared offers from Haus&Heim with those from as aluminium systems gmbh (terrassendachnrw de). Aluminium Systems is about 50% cheaper for a 4x6m (13x20 ft) glass patio roof. However, all the Google reviews are negative.
I was not aware that this is a franchise. To what extent do the franchisees differ? Is it only in sales, logistics, and processing?
I look forward to hearing about your experiences.
We are also interested and have compared offers from Haus&Heim with those from as aluminium systems gmbh (terrassendachnrw de). Aluminium Systems is about 50% cheaper for a 4x6m (13x20 ft) glass patio roof. However, all the Google reviews are negative.
I was not aware that this is a franchise. To what extent do the franchisees differ? Is it only in sales, logistics, and processing?
I look forward to hearing about your experiences.
Last week, we received our 5x4m (16x13 ft) aluminum canopy in RAL 7016 color with 8mm (0.3 inch) glass. It was delivered as a kit from AS. The quality is good; I know several people in my circle who also have canopies from AS and are all satisfied.
The canopy cost 4,200€.
The canopy cost 4,200€.
Interesting.
Whether glass or polycarbonate, you will see the cost difference when dealing with larger roofs. We need an almost 6x5m (20x16 ft) roof. With glass, that means two additional supports. This becomes noticeable, though not excessively so.
In our quotes, that was about 2,000 euros more.
For us, there is also the fact that we need a roof-mounted structure; otherwise, the roof would be too low.
Whether glass or polycarbonate, you will see the cost difference when dealing with larger roofs. We need an almost 6x5m (20x16 ft) roof. With glass, that means two additional supports. This becomes noticeable, though not excessively so.
In our quotes, that was about 2,000 euros more.
For us, there is also the fact that we need a roof-mounted structure; otherwise, the roof would be too low.
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