Louvered roof terrace 3x5m - experiences / tips?

I would install a glass roof over the entire terrace. Completely enclose it with glass sliding walls. A retractable awning underneath and an air conditioning unit inside. Otherwise, it's unbearable in the summer.

Nice weather, sliding walls open, rain, sliding walls closed. Everything stays dry, everything clean and stormproof. You remain flexible to the various weather conditions.



Here’s an example. And in the end, it’s not that expensive. The glass sliding walls are available up to 6m in one piece. I’m going to build something like this myself next spring.

And that way, you can use it year-round with high-quality furniture, etc. You might possibly also need a vertical awning. It should actually have been included with the existing setup. Because the existing awning offers little protection from low-angled sunlight.



As an alternative to glass walls, as mentioned, the vertical awning option is again susceptible to weather and wind. Still, glass walls and awning. Sun protection or shading could also be cost-effectively realized with curtains behind the glass walls.

But there are almost endless possible solutions.

Yes, we do, although here with us the average wind might not be quite as strong as in Hamburg. During a storm, you wouldn’t sit outside anyway, but otherwise it does make quite a difference and is surprisingly stable despite the wingspan.

The original poster is sitting outside on the 7th floor in Hamburg. Where do you sit?

The main problem is the gusty wind

Have you measured what the new solution would have to withstand?

Which manufacturer are your screens from and how large is the area?

The vertical awnings are from Mobau, model Zipline 150 E - approved for wind speeds up to 80 km/h. Ours are 4 and 6 meters wide and approximately 2.80 meters high.

but there are almost endless solutions.

Mostly it fails because of small change. If the OP wanted to spend €50,000, he wouldn't be asking here.

Thanks to you. However, a solid roof is out of the question, as there is no garden behind it. So the terrace must also be suitable for grilling, but especially for sunbathing. With sliding glass walls, it would also be a big challenge to get the tracks onto the floor. Apart from the fact that we are in a condominium association here and a conservatory is also a completely different matter in terms of building regulations than a canopy. However, I had also considered the basic idea of removing the awning and rebuilding the entire terrace in the meantime.

Have you measured what the new solution would have to withstand?

We have to differentiate here. In the open state, it naturally has to withstand strong winds, but it also doesn't offer much surface area to be hit. In the closed state, as mentioned, it’s not about strong wind but annoying gusts. However, this will of course be discussed in more detail.