Wondering how to build up the sides of your terrace? We suggest what to make the sides out of to enjoy your terrace almost all year round. 

In our climate terrace seasony is usually limited to the summer months. However, it doesn't have to be that way! Do you enjoy spending time on the terrace, relaxing with your family, barbecuing or receiving guests? You can ensure that you extend this pleasure with a terrace buildings. Building up the side walls of your terrace is an investment so that you can enjoy it from early spring until later in the autumn. We will advise you on which type of terrace wall to opt for. 

Sides of terrace in different materials

Enclosing the terrace area can be made from very different materials. Each solution has its advantages and disadvantages.
The choice of materials for building up the sides of a terrace depends on many factors. The most important of these are: the purpose of the development, the location of the terrace in relation to the world, and the budget you have available. 

Here are some popular materials to consider when planning to build up the sides of your terrace:

Glass enclosure:

Pros:

• Aesthetics: provides a modern look while allowing a full view of the surroundings.
• Light: it lets in natural light, so your terrace will certainly not be dark.
• Protection against the weather: good quality glass effectively protects against rain, wind and cold.

Disadvantages:

• Costs: glass enclosures are expensive and require professional installation.
• Visibility: a glass terrace will not give you privacy or shield you from prying eyes.
• Maintenance: require regular cleaning to maintain clarity.

Wood:

Pros:

• AestheticsThe wood gives the terrace a warm and natural look. It can have a modern or rustic character and is versatile.
• Thermal insulation: wood helps to keep warm in colder conditions, shelters from wind and driving rain. 
• Diversity: the availability of different wood species allows adaptation to different styles.

Disadvantages:

• Maintenance: wood requires regular maintenance, such as painting or varnishing.
• The view: tight timber buildings restrict the view. The solution to this problem is an openwork structure made of movable planks.

Aluminium:

Pros:

• Low weightAluminium panels or blinds are lightweight. This makes them much easier to install and manipulate. 
• Sustainability: aluminium is corrosion-resistant, resulting in a long service life.
• Low maintenancerequires only occasional cleaning. 

Disadvantages:

• Costs: Depending on the type of aluminium, costs can be medium to high.
• The view: tight aluminium cladding restricts the view. The solution to this problem is openwork with movable fins.

PVC:

Pros:

• Resistance weatherproof: PVC is weatherproof. It does not corrode or rot.
• Low maintenance: Requires only occasional cleaning. 
• Relatively low costs.

Disadvantages:

• Aesthetics: PVC has a less attractive appearance compared to other materials.
• Durability: It does not have as high a durability as other materials.

Fixed, partial or movable?

Construction of a shelter for the sides of the terrace from wooden openwork panels

Sides of the terrace can also be made of openwork panels mounted diagonally. This is a popular and very aesthetically pleasing solution. The panels can be made of different materials. They are mounted at the same angle on mounting brackets. Installed in this way, the panels are stationary, but they shield the terrace from the wind and provide pleasant shade. 

Our mounting system for openwork panels mounted at an angle is called Skossy. This fixing is made of polypropylene. It holds the board solidly and allows you to maintain constant distances between the panels.

Bevels are suitable for wooden, composite and aluminium decking. We are happy to recommend them for building up the sides of a terrace. 

Pros:

• Aesthetics: is an exceptionally nice, lightweight development that adds to the charm of the terrace and the entire building.
• CanopySkoss can also be used to make openwork terrace or pergola roofing.
• On the openwork walls of the pergola you can let go of the climbing plants - will look great.
• Easy independent construction workmanship.

Disadvantages:

• Openwork panels do not provide full weather protection.
• They cannot be adjusted - they are immovable.

The way to enjoy the weather all year round - movable external blinds

If you need terrace wall constructionswhich you can adapt to the prevailing conditions, choose a movable external blinds. It is the best solution for changing weather conditions. At any time you can shield yourself from the wind or the driving rain. And when you want to, you ensure a flow of light and fresh air. Movable external blinds are aesthetically pleasing and functional. You can easily use them to enclose the terrace walls yourself. They are assembled using our brackets OpenUp System is uncomplicated and the effects are long-lasting. Movable external blinds, i.e. shuttersThe design of terrace and balcony structures is modern and practical. And how?

Pros:

• Aesthetics: louvres add a designer touch to the building, are timeless and look great as an addition to the style of the building
• Large selection of materials: Blinds can be made of different materials. Do you prefer wood, aluminium or composite? The choice is yours. Wood-like aluminium blinds are very popular. They look like natural wood while retaining all the advantages of durable aluminium.
• Mounting options vertically i horizontally. 
• Easy independent construction workmanship.
• Easy adaptation of the shading to weather conditions - from fully open to fully closed shutters.
• PrivacyThe terrace is a great place to relax and you can shield yourself from prying eyes at any time. 

Disadvantages:

• Depending on the material used, the blinds will require a certain level of maintenance and cleaning

If you need advice on which type of terrace wall cladding to choose, please contact us. We have many years of experience in various types of build-ups with different materials. We are at your disposal.