ᐅ Corner bungalow: should the terrace be fully or partially covered?
Created on: 7 Jul 2017 20:05
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winnetou78
Hello,
I would like to ask for your help and opinions.
We are building a bungalow with 115 sqm (1236 sq ft) of living space.
It will be an L-shaped bungalow.
Our plan was to fully cover the terrace with the bungalow’s hip roof.
This would create a terrace measuring 5.00 by 4.60 meters (16.4 by 15.1 feet).
The terrace faces southwest.
The living and dining area, about 35 sqm (377 sq ft), faces the terrace.
This room has one window or door opening onto the terrace measuring 1.80 by 2.13 meters (5.9 by 7.0 feet) and another door opening about 0.80 by 2.13 meters (2.6 by 7.0 feet).
In addition, there are two windows facing west, each measuring 1.00 by 1.26 meters (3.3 by 4.1 feet).
The architect has now suggested in the preliminary design to make the roof a Dutch hip roof (gablet roof) for aesthetic reasons.
This would reduce the covered terrace area to 2.75 by 4.60 meters (9.0 by 15.1 feet).
To me, that seems almost too small, and I thought our original idea was more practical for usability during events and gatherings.
My partner suddenly worries that the original design might result in too little natural light entering the room.
Is that really the case? I would appreciate your help with this.
All the people we know so far have recommended choosing the larger terrace.
It’s difficult — after all, this is meant to last forever.
Best regards,
Daniel
I would like to ask for your help and opinions.
We are building a bungalow with 115 sqm (1236 sq ft) of living space.
It will be an L-shaped bungalow.
Our plan was to fully cover the terrace with the bungalow’s hip roof.
This would create a terrace measuring 5.00 by 4.60 meters (16.4 by 15.1 feet).
The terrace faces southwest.
The living and dining area, about 35 sqm (377 sq ft), faces the terrace.
This room has one window or door opening onto the terrace measuring 1.80 by 2.13 meters (5.9 by 7.0 feet) and another door opening about 0.80 by 2.13 meters (2.6 by 7.0 feet).
In addition, there are two windows facing west, each measuring 1.00 by 1.26 meters (3.3 by 4.1 feet).
The architect has now suggested in the preliminary design to make the roof a Dutch hip roof (gablet roof) for aesthetic reasons.
This would reduce the covered terrace area to 2.75 by 4.60 meters (9.0 by 15.1 feet).
To me, that seems almost too small, and I thought our original idea was more practical for usability during events and gatherings.
My partner suddenly worries that the original design might result in too little natural light entering the room.
Is that really the case? I would appreciate your help with this.
All the people we know so far have recommended choosing the larger terrace.
It’s difficult — after all, this is meant to last forever.
Best regards,
Daniel
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winnetou787 Jul 2017 23:21No, you are right.
That's exactly how it is.
I just hoped that some light would still get in under the terrace.
That's exactly how it is.
I just hoped that some light would still get in under the terrace.
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winnetou788 Jul 2017 00:04I will try tomorrow,
Thank you
Thank you
winnetou78 schrieb:
The appearance of the roof from the outside is nice, but not the top priority. If it looks like Meier’s roof was delivered to Müller’s house, this is noticeable not only at first glance, but even from the moon. A house with angled walls needs an angled roof.
winnetou78 schrieb:
Just an example, of course it has nothing to do with reality. A universal truth that is always good to keep in mind.
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11ant schrieb:
If it looks like Meier’s roof was delivered to Müller’s house, you can see it not only up close but even from the moon. An angled house needs an angled roof.Thanks, you put it exactly how I feel.