Source: https://pinegard.eu/portfolio/category/terrace-roofs Language: en Pinegard / Portfolio # Terrace roofs A terrace roof changes how the space beside the house is used and affects the proportions of its facade. Pinegard projects show timber structures with different roof coverings and screens. Compare column positions, daylight at the windows and the transition from sheltered seating into the garden. [![Auf dem Bild sieht man eine Terrasse mit einer Holzpergola aus der Vogelperspektive. Unter der Pergola stehen ein Sofa, Stühle und ein Tisch, und daneben sieht man eine Treppe und grünen Rasen.](https://pinegard.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/27-03-1024x640.webp) ## A pergola on a paved terrace A Pinegard terrace pergola combines a Scandinavian timber structure, thermo-wood decking, a privacy screen, glass roof and dimmable multi-zone LED lighting. Read more](https://pinegard.eu/portfolio/a-pergola-on-a-paved-terrace) [![Na zdjęciu widać nowoczesny dom jednorodzinny z drewnianą pergolą i tarasem otoczonym zielonym ogrodem. Wokół znajdują się ozdobne trawy, rośliny oraz rozległy trawnik.](https://pinegard.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/30-04-1024x640.webp) ## A wooden terrace roof under a balcony Pinegard fitted a Scandinavian timber terrace roof below a balcony, using openwork slats and anthracite drainage to integrate the shaded outdoor space with the house. Read more](https://pinegard.eu/portfolio/a-wooden-terrace-roof-under-a-balcony) [![Auf dem Bild sieht man ein modernes Haus mit großen Fenstern und einem Garten mit grünem Rasen. Neben dem Haus befinden sich ein Pool und eine Holzpergola mit Liegestühlen.](https://pinegard.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/31-05-1024x640.webp) ## A pergola by a house in the Mazury region A Pinegard pergola beside a house in Mazury uses Scandinavian timber and reed-mat roofing, with matching wooden façade cladding to create shade in a narrow space. Read more](https://pinegard.eu/portfolio/a-pergola-by-a-house-in-the-mazury-region) [![Pergola drewniana na balkonie w Warszawie.](https://pinegard.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/13-01-1024x640.webp) ## A wooden terrace with a pergola in a block of flats on the 5th floor in Warsaw Pinegard built a Scandinavian spruce pergola and thermo-pine terrace on a fifth-floor Warsaw balcony, adding automatic blinds and a cooling water curtain. Read more](https://pinegard.eu/portfolio/a-wooden-terrace-with-a-pergola-in-a-block-of-flats-on-the-5th-floor-in-warsaw) [![Nowoczesna altana ogrodowa z przeszklonym dachem i ciemną metalową konstrukcją — elegancka strefa wypoczynku z białymi sofami i stolikiem, osadzona na drewnianym tarasie. Otoczona zielenią, łączy komfort, styl i bliskość natury z architektoniczną precyzją.](https://pinegard.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/15-02-1024x640.webp) ## A terrace glass pergola as a minimalist wooden terrace roof Pinegard installed a graphite-coloured wooden pergola against a house, using toughened-glass roof panels to shelter a small terrace while preserving daylight. Read more](https://pinegard.eu/portfolio/a-terrace-glass-pergola-as-a-minimalist-wooden-terrace-roof) [![Na zdjęciu widoczny jest drewniany taras przy nowoczesnym domu z dużymi przeszklonymi drzwiami. Nad tarasem znajduje się pergola z poziomymi listwami, a na tarasie stoją dwa leżaki z napisem „PINEGARD” oraz biały sześcienny element z logo.](https://pinegard.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/17-01-1024x640.webp) ## Shade and sunshine at home – a pergola for the terrace A compact graphite timber pergola uses fixed slats positioned for the sun’s angle to shade a terrace and the house interior while maintaining daylight. Read more](https://pinegard.eu/portfolio/shade-and-sunshine-at-home-a-pergola-for-the-terrace) [![Auf dem Bild ist eine moderne Pergola mit schlankem Rahmen neben einem Haus mit Solarpanelen auf dem Dach zu sehen. Auf der Holzterrasse stehen große Blumentöpfe mit blühenden Pflanzen und ein dekoratives Element mit dem Pinegard-Logo.](https://pinegard.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/18-08-1024x640.webp) ## An almost aluminium pergola This anthracite pergola is made from glued timber finished with an oil stain, using purpose-made fixings to connect a clean-lined wooden structure to the house. Read more](https://pinegard.eu/portfolio/an-almost-aluminium-pergola) [![Ich sehe ein modernes Wohngebäude mit mehreren Balkonen. Davor gibt es einen Garten mit einer überdachten Terrasse und zwei Fahnen.](https://pinegard.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20-07-1024x640.webp) ## A garden in a block of flats can also include a pergola A pergola in a ground-floor apartment garden combines Siberian larch decking, roof and wall blinds, LED lighting and a privacy fence. Read more](https://pinegard.eu/portfolio/a-garden-in-a-block-of-flats-can-also-include-a-pergola) [![Nowocześnie urządzony taras. Meble z technorattanu. Rośliny. Pergola.](https://pinegard.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/26-06-1024x640.webp) ## A corner pergola on a concrete slab terrace Pinegard fitted a corner timber pergola to a house above concrete slabs, combining sheltered, openwork and adjustable-blind roof zones without moving the downpipes. Read more](https://pinegard.eu/portfolio/a-corner-pergola-on-a-concrete-slab-terrace) [![Nowoczesna altana ogrodowa z białą pergolą przy eleganckim domu — przestrzeń wypoczynkowa z sofą, stołem i grillem, otoczona zielenią i zadbanym trawnikiem. Idealna do relaksu i spotkań na świeżym powietrzu.](https://pinegard.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Altana_Warszawa_Szklo_01-1024x640.webp) ## A pergola with a glass roof A white timber pergola mounted beside a house uses an openwork ceiling and toughened bonded-glass roofing to shelter a terrace while admitting daylight. Read more](https://pinegard.eu/portfolio/a-pergola-with-a-glass-roof) [![Auf dem Bild sieht man eine moderne Terrasse mit einer großen Pergola und einer ausziehbaren Stoffmarkise. Unter der Überdachung befinden sich Gartenmöbel, Pflanzen in großen Töpfen und eine gemütliche Sitzecke vor dem Haus.](https://pinegard.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/nowoczesna-pergola-tarasowa-z-podwieszanym-zadaszeniem-1024x640.webp) ## A modern terrace pergola with a suspended roof A 5 × 3 m dark-grey terrace pergola stands above Siberian larch decking and uses a manually operated suspended blind for shade and privacy beside an apartment. Read more](https://pinegard.eu/portfolio/a-modern-terrace-pergola-with-a-suspended-roof) [![Na zdjęciu widać przestronny taras z ogrodową konstrukcją pergolową, tworzącą salon wypoczynkowy ze strefą spa. Pergola wykonana jest z jasnego drewna i ma prostą, nowoczesną konstrukcję z poziomą belką nośną. Dach tworzy rozkładana markiza materiałowa, która zapewnia cień i ochronę przed słońcem. Po jednej stronie pergoli znajduje się ścianka z pionowych drewnianych lameli.](https://pinegard.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/salon-ze-spa-na-tarasie-z-konstrukcja-ogrodowa-1024x640.webp) ## A garden room with a spa on a terrace with a garden structure A 3 × 9 m Scandinavian spruce pergola divides a terrace into dining, lounge and hot-tub zones, with three manual blind sections and Heatscope Pure radiant heaters. Read more](https://pinegard.eu/portfolio/a-garden-room-with-a-spa-on-a-terrace-with-a-garden-structure) ## Information and questions ### How can I cover a terrace without making the house too dark? Check the terrace orientation, window positions and proposed roof depth. Compare light transmission through different coverings and the option of adjustable shading. Assess the effect from inside the adjoining room as well as from the garden. ### What should be established before choosing a terrace roof? Measure the terrace and mark doors, windows and circulation routes. Decide whether the structure will connect to the building or be freestanding. Fixings, supports and drainage need to suit the particular location. ### How should I determine the size of a terrace beside the house? Start with furniture and circulation rather than facade width alone. Mark door openings, pulled-out chairs and the route to the garden. A terrace for a table and sofa needs a different layout from a small area for two armchairs. ### What helps decide between an open and covered terrace? Compare sunlight, views and the use of the adjoining room. A roof changes outdoor shelter but may also affect daylight at the windows. Consider whether you need to cover the whole terrace or just the dining or seating area. ### How can timber decking work with a pergola? Plan board direction, posts and furniture together so that supports do not block circulation. Define the edges of covered and open areas. Shared materials or colours can unify the composition but do not replace coordination of the structure and drainage. ### What should I compare when choosing terrace finishes? Alongside colour, consider texture, laying direction and edge details. Ask about the chosen material's maintenance requirements and view a sample in daylight. Photographs taken at different times can make the same shade appear quite different. ### Can a terrace shown in a photograph be repeated at another house? It can be a reference, but doors, ground levels and available space need to shape the new layout. Identify whether you want to repeat the proportions, material, steps or roof. This helps retain the desired effect without copying dimensions that do not suit the site. ### How should a terrace roof covering be selected? Balance the rain protection you need with the daylight you want to retain. Transparent coverings, solid roofs and fabric shading perform different jobs. Review the particular system, including shading, drainage and the appearance of its underside. ### Where should roof columns sit beside patio doors? Mark the full door opening, route to the garden and furniture on a plan. Columns should not obstruct the main passage. Their spacing must work with the structural design rather than simply reproduce a reference photograph. ### How should terrace roof drainage fit its surroundings? Plan gutters and outlets alongside terrace edges and walkways. Water should not discharge directly onto steps or seating areas. The onward drainage route depends on site conditions and should be agreed before the paving is built. ### Porozmawiajmy o rozwiązaniu dla Ciebie - oddzwonimy w ciągu 24h! Zaprojektujemy, dostarczymy i zamontujemy wyjątkową konstrukcję w Twoim ogrodzie.