Are rooftop terraces useful?

  • Erstellt am 2017-06-24 21:23:25

Hausbauer1

2017-06-24 21:23:25
  • #1
Hello everyone,

I have always liked roof terraces, even if you have a garden and a terrace. However, I have meanwhile also heard negative opinions. Therefore, I am interested to know if, having already built, you think your roof terrace was a good investment.

Best regards
HB1
 

garfunkel

2017-06-24 23:01:13
  • #2
I don't have something like that, but I am also a bit of a fan. However, there are a few "conditions" that would have to be met for me to build a roof terrace. For one, there would be no or too little space in the garden or on the ground. On the other hand, if the terrace on the ground could be seen by everyone (personally, I don't like sitting on display). The location on the ground would be bad. The terrace on the ground would, for some reason, not become particularly inviting and cozy.

The roof terrace would then basically have to be connected to the kitchen for me. You don’t want to carry everything from the ground floor (where the kitchen is usually located) all the way up to the roof. Just think about barbecuing with family or friends. A bathroom/WC on the floor, which probably won't be a problem. And it would be important to me that the roof terrace is accessible without having to go through a bedroom, for example. This is not relevant for residents, but I wouldn’t want to have to always lead friends, family, and distant acquaintances through my bedroom. Then the roof terrace should have something to offer, a nice view over the village/town, a secluded place, full evening sun, etc.

I think usually people will build the terrace on the ground. That makes the most sense and is more cost-effective. Usually, garden design or the layout allows the terrace to become a cozy and relaxing place. Only if that is not feasible would I, even though I love such "quirks," consider a roof terrace. A sunny spot to relax for an hour or two can also be achieved with a balcony.
 

11ant

2017-06-25 00:53:48
  • #3
I would never want to build on the Rhine or Elbe riverbank without a rooftop terrace, but in my opinion, you don't need one for the skyline of Bielefeld.
 

77.willo

2017-06-25 01:34:27
  • #4
I have a 30sqm roof terrace and use it every Sunday for breakfast and every barbecue with friends (auf der Terrasse im Garten) ends there. In short: I don’t want to miss it
 

Steffen80

2017-06-25 08:05:33
  • #5
I don't have any.. but would like to have one
 

ypg

2017-06-25 11:59:34
  • #6
I completely agree with . Another argument against a roof terrace on a single-family house: in my garden I am no longer seen thanks to hedges and planting... on the roof terrace I would probably be sitting on a silver platter. If I had a penthouse apartment in downtown Hamburg, I would want a roof terrace. Regards, Yvonne
 

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