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Patio roof for a detached house in Reutlingen
The weather extremes will increase, at least that's what the meteorologists say. This makes it risky to plan a cosy evening with friends on the terrace or balcony well in advance. Unless you have secured the outdoor area accordingly, for example with sliding glass doors.
Ellen and Jochen Seiler wanted to be able to enjoy the beautiful view from their outdoor seating area at any time of year - come rain or shine. Understandably so, as the hillside location of their detached house from the 1960s provides an unobstructed view of the magnificent mountains of the nearby Swabian Alb. Fortunately, the terrace adjoining the living area was already covered and enclosed at the sides and rear. The large front with the marvellous view remained open - for the sake of the fantastic view, which they did not want to obstruct.
Exposed location
In and of themselves, these were already pretty good conditions for unadulterated outdoor enjoyment. A summer rain without wind didn't matter. It's just a shame that the open side of the terrace faces south-west. That's where the wind always blows from and drives the rain under the patio roof. The homeowners therefore thought about how the weather-critical side could be closed off without compromising the view. A glass system similar to a conservatory was out of the question. Here, fixed profiles would have obstructed the view. So the first idea was a curtain made of transparent film that could be quickly opened and closed again. However, with such a large area, the curtain would billow out like a sail in the wind and flap violently inwards.
The right solution: sliding glass elements
After many discarded ideas, the homeowners invited an expert in sun and weather protection solutions from the MR Group. The on-site appointment made sense. After some deliberation, the decision was made to install frameless glass elements with sliding glass doors that can be slid completely to the side, as offered by the manufacturer weinor as a complete system.
Professional installation
Sliding glass doors w17 from weinor were used. The craftsmen from the specialist company needed just one day to install them. What sounds relatively simple was a challenge. Because the height of the front side up to the roof is an impressive 3.60 metres, two fixed glass segments with a T-shaped support had to be installed in the upper area for structural reasons. Eight movable sliding glass doors with a height of 2.50 metres and a width of 0.70 metres are installed underneath. These are held at the top by a rail in the T-beam and rest on a four-track floor rail, over which they are moved. In this way, the sliding glass doors can be easily opened and closed on both sides. A so-called driver function ensures that the sliding glass doors pull each other along. This makes handling much easier.
Frameless elements for an uninterrupted view
When the sliding glass doors are fully closed, the outdoor seating area is enclosed. The transitions between the eight panes are barely visible and the view of the mountainous landscape is not obstructed. It can rain, storm or snow - thanks to the sliding glass doors, family and friends are always well protected in their new favourite living area. When the sun is shining and it is warm, the elements can simply be quickly pushed aside.
Executing weinor partner: MR Group
Photos: weinor / MR Group
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