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cutrool-128 Jul 2016 15:10Hi, I am a carpenter and planning to get a patio roof. I haven’t decided exactly how to do it yet because I’m still unsure about which material to use and whether I should build it myself or hire an external company.
The patio itself will be 3.5 x 5 m (11.5 x 16.5 ft) with a roof pitch of 5° and it will be attached to the facade, which I have already decided.
What’s still open is the choice of material: wood that can be nicely painted, or powder-coated aluminum. Wood will probably look elegant for the first 2–3 years, but then won’t be as attractive anymore. Aluminum is more expensive but stays looking good for longer.
Then there is the roofing, where we have several options: standard tempered safety glass (VSG), frosted glass, tinted glass, or multiwall polycarbonate sheets, which are definitely much cheaper but make more noise.
One question I still have is whether shading is a must-have for this kind of patio roof. Some friends have a conservatory and it’s unbearable in the summer, and the same might happen under the patio roof.
The price difference is quite significant because if I go with wood, I could theoretically build it myself, and the roofing would be the most expensive part. But my wife recently saw a newly installed aluminum patio roof from a timber construction company at our neighbors and is trying to convince me with “women’s arguments” that it looks better. I’m the kind of person who doesn’t mind paying more to get something good and reasonably priced.
So my question is: Does anyone here have an aluminum patio roof or one made of wood and could give me some brief feedback on how it really is in practice? I’m also interested in which material is best suited for the roofing and if there is a noticeable difference between glass and plastic. Thanks for your tips and help.
The patio itself will be 3.5 x 5 m (11.5 x 16.5 ft) with a roof pitch of 5° and it will be attached to the facade, which I have already decided.
What’s still open is the choice of material: wood that can be nicely painted, or powder-coated aluminum. Wood will probably look elegant for the first 2–3 years, but then won’t be as attractive anymore. Aluminum is more expensive but stays looking good for longer.
Then there is the roofing, where we have several options: standard tempered safety glass (VSG), frosted glass, tinted glass, or multiwall polycarbonate sheets, which are definitely much cheaper but make more noise.
One question I still have is whether shading is a must-have for this kind of patio roof. Some friends have a conservatory and it’s unbearable in the summer, and the same might happen under the patio roof.
The price difference is quite significant because if I go with wood, I could theoretically build it myself, and the roofing would be the most expensive part. But my wife recently saw a newly installed aluminum patio roof from a timber construction company at our neighbors and is trying to convince me with “women’s arguments” that it looks better. I’m the kind of person who doesn’t mind paying more to get something good and reasonably priced.
So my question is: Does anyone here have an aluminum patio roof or one made of wood and could give me some brief feedback on how it really is in practice? I’m also interested in which material is best suited for the roofing and if there is a noticeable difference between glass and plastic. Thanks for your tips and help.
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B.Schweizer-122 Aug 2017 19:39Hello cutrool, it’s been about a year now, and your patio roof must be finished by now 😉
Which option did you decide on? We are also planning to build a patio roof next year and are now facing the choice of materials 😕
I would appreciate it if you could share your experience with me.
Best regards, Bernd
Which option did you decide on? We are also planning to build a patio roof next year and are now facing the choice of materials 😕
I would appreciate it if you could share your experience with me.
Best regards, Bernd
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