Hello everyone,
This year we want to progress further with our garden planning, and the topic of shading has come up.
Since we also have a small child, shading has become important to us.
We have a newly built house and are now entering our third summer – we’re getting tired of using two €50 (about $55) umbrellas as our only shading solution.
We have a terrace that is 4 meters (13 feet) deep and 8 meters (26 feet) wide, facing south. The sun shines directly on the terrace all day long.
So far, we haven’t looked much into the pros and cons of different shading options, but we definitely want to tackle this “project” this summer.
--> We don’t need to sit outside in the rain, so a fixed, permanent roof is NOT necessary.
--> We have/want weatherproof furniture that can stay outside uncovered even in light rain, so again, a permanent roof isn’t required here.
--> It’s quite windy where we live, so some kind of side protection would be nice, but that might be too expensive for us right now.
--> We want a future-proof, long-term solution, but ideally also a cost-effective option.
At the hardware store, you often see “cheap” patio roofs – so the question is: are these any good?
What do you think about an awning? We’re not opposed to that, as our main focus is on shading.
Regarding sun sails: we haven’t looked into these yet, but we increasingly see them in our new housing area. Are they weatherproof? Can you leave them up all year? The disadvantage seems to be that they’re permanently stretched, so you can’t let the sun in sometimes, right?
In the end, I’d just appreciate some input and maybe some of your personal experiences. Surely some of you have already tackled this project and can share your thoughts.
Thanks!
This year we want to progress further with our garden planning, and the topic of shading has come up.
Since we also have a small child, shading has become important to us.
We have a newly built house and are now entering our third summer – we’re getting tired of using two €50 (about $55) umbrellas as our only shading solution.
We have a terrace that is 4 meters (13 feet) deep and 8 meters (26 feet) wide, facing south. The sun shines directly on the terrace all day long.
So far, we haven’t looked much into the pros and cons of different shading options, but we definitely want to tackle this “project” this summer.
--> We don’t need to sit outside in the rain, so a fixed, permanent roof is NOT necessary.
--> We have/want weatherproof furniture that can stay outside uncovered even in light rain, so again, a permanent roof isn’t required here.
--> It’s quite windy where we live, so some kind of side protection would be nice, but that might be too expensive for us right now.
--> We want a future-proof, long-term solution, but ideally also a cost-effective option.
At the hardware store, you often see “cheap” patio roofs – so the question is: are these any good?
What do you think about an awning? We’re not opposed to that, as our main focus is on shading.
Regarding sun sails: we haven’t looked into these yet, but we increasingly see them in our new housing area. Are they weatherproof? Can you leave them up all year? The disadvantage seems to be that they’re permanently stretched, so you can’t let the sun in sometimes, right?
In the end, I’d just appreciate some input and maybe some of your personal experiences. Surely some of you have already tackled this project and can share your thoughts.
Thanks!
Prager91 schrieb:
There is a very strong draft because the area around us is still undeveloped in places.Don’t get your hopes up that it will improve as the surrounding area gets built up. It could actually get worse if a sort of wind tunnel forms. The only solution is a tall hedge all around.Otherwise, I’m also in favor of a pergola with a sail or awning. In theory, that could even be possible with EL.
Tolentino schrieb:
Don’t get your hopes up that it will improve as more buildings go up.
It could actually get worse if it creates something like a wind tunnel.
The only solution is a nice tall hedge all around.
Otherwise, I’m also in favor of a pergola with a sail or awning. Theoretically, that could even be done with a building permit / planning permission. If we do something like that, we would want to make full use of the entire width and depth… more like 6x4m (20x13ft). At that size, the price quickly starts around 8,000.
I’m not sure what to think about a 4x3m (13x10ft) pergola…
Right now, we’re really unsure and will probably go for a temporary solution with affordable cantilever umbrellas. Later, once the rest of the garden projects are finished, we’ll consider a pergola.
That’s why I mentioned doing some work yourself. I guess, without putting together a material list, you'd be looking at around 2,000 to 3,000 EUR. Of course, that also involves personal time and effort.
Another option could be to consider carports. They can sometimes be cheaper, and you have the flexibility to use different roofing materials or even skip the roof entirely and instead install a sunshade sail.
Another option could be to consider carports. They can sometimes be cheaper, and you have the flexibility to use different roofing materials or even skip the roof entirely and instead install a sunshade sail.
Tolentino schrieb:
That’s why I mentioned doing it yourself. I estimate you’d spend around 2,000–3,000 euros (about 2,100–3,200 USD), assuming you don’t put together a detailed materials list. Of course, this involves personal time and effort.
Another option could be looking into carports. Sometimes they’re cheaper, and you can use different types of roofing or even leave the roof off and instead install a sunshade. I don’t have any problem doing it myself and definitely have helpers with much more practical skills than I do.
Which “models” are you referring to? I know of pergolas where you don’t have the installation done by the supplier, so you assemble it yourself. To me, it sounds like you want to build something like that entirely from scratch?
Installation costs from some manufacturers are around 1,500 euros (about 1,600 USD) maximum (I’ve already received some quotes), so I don’t think 2,000–3,000 euros (about 2,100–3,200 USD) would be enough.
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