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!
Tolentino schrieb:
Funny: Just saw on the big user-generated deals platform, by the big river there’s currently a Rhodos Rondo bordeaux sunshade 350cm (138 inches) listed for 250.49 EUR.
The x2 would be roughly your budget.
The reviews there are also quite positive.When I click on the shop, it’s back to 449?
Hello, I am in favor of a solid roof. For our (7x4m) (23x13 feet) terrace, we paid about 8,500 EUR. We had the four sturdy columns installed during the house construction phase. The terrace roof (metal on top, wood underneath) was then added about two years later by our home builder. We love our terrace! It provides pleasant shade in the summer (we also have a south-facing side), and the furniture stays protected from the weather all year round. We also don’t feel that it darkens the interior spaces. We have plenty of windows all around. Here are some pictures (already shared a few times, but over time they tend to get lost).
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Pitiglianio8 Feb 2024 11:51I also tend to prefer the solution of a fixed roof.
There are many detailed guides available online. With some planning and research, you can order laminated timber beams, an acrylic or glass roof with an aluminum rail system, and build it yourself. That’s how I did it. Cost: about 3000 EUR for roughly 34 sqm (360 sq ft) of roofing.
There are many detailed guides available online. With some planning and research, you can order laminated timber beams, an acrylic or glass roof with an aluminum rail system, and build it yourself. That’s how I did it. Cost: about 3000 EUR for roughly 34 sqm (360 sq ft) of roofing.
We are leaning more towards a pergola with a louvered roof or a side-mounted awning. We don’t really see the benefits of a solid roof with glass or similar for our needs. If anything, it would be a fixed roof plus an awning or louvers, but that quickly becomes unnecessarily expensive for us. Therefore, if we decide to invest, we are more likely to go for a pergola with louvers or an awning without a glass roof or fixed covering.
I am also actually interested in a DIY build – but with aluminum it is definitely much more complex than with wood, right?
I am also actually interested in a DIY build – but with aluminum it is definitely much more complex than with wood, right?
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