When summer arrives in the European countries to the south of the Alps, long-lasting sunshine is almost guaranteed. Yet on this side of the Alps, wet weather is always a reality - even in the warmest months of the year. Although the owners of gardens and farmers might welcome the rain, it is just what patio fans don't want.
This is because in the summer months they want to be able to spend as much time outdoors as possible, enjoying barbecues and socialising with their friends and family. And they don't like it when the weather gods upset their plans!
There's no such thing as poor weather - just the wrong kind of equipment
This well-known pearl of wisdom which is popular with hikers can also be adapted to the patio at home: there's no such thing as poor weather - just the wrong kind of equipment. When a glazed roof protects the patio from the skies above, it can be really romantic to keep nice and dry and enjoy the fresh air while the rain of a summertime shower pitter-patters against the glass. Thanks to a sophisticated glazed roof system like the one from Weinor, it is possible to configure your patio as you want it so that it is both rain- and weather proof. In this way for example, a step-by-step development including the construction of a completely closed Glasoase is possible. Initially, a glazed roof can be added to your house which keeps unwanted surprises from the skies above at bay. Optionally available side walls provide shelter from cold evening breezes. And those who can't get enough of their patio can extend it with sliding, turning or folding glazed elements and create what is known as a completely closed, unheated conservatory.
Extend the patio season
In this way, the patio season can start as soon as the spring and continue all the way through to the autumn. Additional accessories such as LED lighting or electrical radiant heaters ensure heat and a pleasant atmosphere when the days are short or as they start to get shorter. And when it starts to get really summery outside, the glazed front can be pushed to the side quickly and easily.
Ready for every weather with a glazed roof and awning
The summer can last longer with a glazed space on your patio. Yet when the sun is really shining, a greenhouse effect can quickly set in under the glazing: the solar rays go through the glass and the local heat levels increase appreciably. That's why a glazed roof or unheated conservatory should also include a textile awning which provides shade during sunny weather and retracts again easily when it is cloudy. The ideal solution here is a combination consisting of a motor drive and the "BiConnect", for example, with solar and wind sensors.
For further information, please visit www.suntec-rott.de or www.weinor.de.
Glasoase or conservatory?
On cold winter days, a patio system like the Glasoase becomes too cold to be used as another living room. Yet it does offer some benefits in comparison with a conservatory. It is more reasonably priced and does not have to be constructed in complete form. It is perfectly possible to start with a patio roof and, when your budget allows it, to add the surrounding glazing at a later date. This means that the building permission is easier to obtain, and drawn-out planning is not necessary. And with a little bit of luck with the weather, those who like sitting outdoors can also enjoy their Glasoase on mild winter days.
