How to shade a terrace –

Original ideas for shading a terrace

Per shade a terrace they can be adopted awnings with extendable arms, with him shading, gazebos, pergolas with adjustable slats, umbrellas, pergolas of natural reeds, with packable sheets or even pergolas with climbing plants.

Bioclimatic pergola on terrace, with adjustable slats, by Gibus

The most suitable solutions for shading a terrace must be studied based on the square footage available and also taking into account the particular climatic characteristics and thesolar orientation of the terraced area to be covered.

Shading a terrace with awnings

The awnings They are the most classic solution for providing shade on a terrace exposed to the sun: they can be of different types, colors and sizes, to adapt perfectly to any outdoor space.

In the following drawing, a terraced space protected by a typical awning with armsvery practical and efficient for screening the outside area from the sun’s rays.

Extendable awning on terrace – design by Antonio Previato

In the project, a practical area was set up on the terrace outdoor dining areawith a folding rectangular table with a wooden top and metal legs, as well as the seats.

When it is closed, the three of the awning is collected inside a special dumpster integrated.

The boxed awning It appears and disappears depending on the needs of the moment.

Once closed, the awning disappears from view, protecting the fabric from atmospheric and corrosive agents.

Extendable awning with aluminium arms, with wall attachment – Gibus

In the photo above, an example of awning with arms extendable box Gibuswith aluminium blades that enhance its aesthetics, with wall mounting system.

The Gibus cassette awnings have a concealed closing system that allows the awning to fold inside the cassette when not in use, taking up less space. little space and remaining protected in case of bad weather.

Shade the terrace with a cane pergola

To shade a terrace in just a few steps and at little expense, just use some reeds or curtains, to cover a pergolain all simplicity.

This is an ideal solution to give outdoor spaces a Mediterranean look, in harmony with the surrounding natural environment.

In the drawing, a possible solution to create natural freshness and the right ventilation on a level terrace, adopting a wooden pergola, with reed covering of bamboo.

Pergola of reeds to shade the terrace – drawing by Antonio Previato

In the example illustrated, a concrete bench close to the wall with cushions and a corner with a wooden table and rattan pouf, to enjoy a drink outdoors, enjoying the natural freshness, given by the pergola of reeds.

Bamboo covers are highly sought after and used because they recall a tropical environment, are beautiful, natural and economical compared to other covers.

I am easily Removable after the season, they leave to pass air and, if quality choices are also long-lasting.

Shading bamboo cover on pergola – Banbamboo creation

In the photo, a construction of a pergola with bamboo covering. Bamboomade up of canes tied with external wire, not too covering, having about 1 cm of space between the canes, to allow for optimal ventilation natural.

Creating a pergola with shade cloths on the terrace

It is possible to create a pergola in line with shade clothsto protect a terrace from excessive sunlight, while still allowing air to pass through without closing off the outdoor space too much.

This is the case illustrated in the following drawing, where a large terraced space is covered by a wooden pergola that develops and muro in muro.

Robust wooden beams are fixed with special plates metal on one side on the building’s masonry, on the other side along the perimeter boundary wall.

Pergola with shade cloths on terrace – Antonio Previato Designer

With this system, it is sufficient to place and fix appropriately on the wooden beams, fabric sheetspreferably white in colour, to obtain a better reflective effect of solar radiation and consequent beneficial freshness of the terrace.

On the large terrace, a corner has been created outdoor living room in rattan, a comfortable wooden dining area with table rectangular and even a bench snack close to the wall, for breakfast or an outdoor aperitif.

The wood of the pergola is also recalled by the flooring in strips of Teak and from coating in wood on the wall borderline, for a look total wood very natural and fresh.

Pergola with foldable cover – Velanda Rada Gibus

In the photo, a nice solution of pergola in wood with scrolling canvas on lateral guides: the covering appears light and easy to manage, with a manual or automated sheet movement system.

Pergola with foldable cover to shade the terrace

A simple and functional solution is to set up a pergola on the terracecon three of coverage packablethus easily obtaining the right protection from excessive solar radiation.

Wooden pergola with foldable awning on terrace – Antonio Previato

Il wooden pergola It can also be made in DIY mode, obviously for the more expert, by firmly fixing some beams in square section wood, both on the wall and on the terrace floor, by means of plates in metallo preforate.

Tracks fixed on the inside of the beams allow the fabric cover to slide and fold up, thus protecting the terrace partially or completely, depending on the angle of the sun’s rays during the day.

Pergola with roof Velenda Rada di Gibus

The pitched roof, as in the photo above, provides all the safety and comfort of a shaded and protected environment, with a transmission system on lateral aluminum guides and a high-resistance toothed belt.

Umbrellas or sails to shade the terrace

Simple but always effective systems for creating shade on a terrace are the sail awnings or even the typical one Beach umbrellaespecially if custom-designed, through modern solutions, variable in shape, color, type and size.

Terrace shade sails

Shade sails can be geometric triangular, quadrangular or leafy, with the possibility of combine between them more sailsto obtain customized shading based on the terraced area to be covered.

Shade sail composition – Velenda Libre by Gibus

Terrace sails are an elegant solution, perfect both in small spaces that in those bigthey can be inclined or moved according to the sun.

In the following photo, the self-supporting shade sail Mistral Of Pratic Housewith motorized shading system: a versatile design piece that can be installed in any outdoor context, without the need for counterweights.

Shade sail on terrace – Mistral by Pratic House

A candle always in tension in the desired position, with a minimalist design that defies fashion.

All the mechanisms and motors are integrated into the structure, made of aluminum painted and components in steel Stainless steel

Terrace umbrellas

Patio umbrellas are easy to assemble and store, they can be tiltable, fixed, adjustable and of different sizes.

Terrace umbrella with side pole Palladio – Scolaro

Depending on the surface of the terrace to be covered, umbrellas can be used ghostrectangular or squareswith centered or decentralized supporting structure, with adjustable arm for inclination.

Square sail-shaped umbrella – Schoolboy

In the photo, the square umbrella Vela Of Schoolboy: a sail umbrella, which redefines the concept and architecture of shade, new and outside the box.

Fusion between a beach umbrella and a sailexpresses a synergy between the resistance of the materials and the lightness of the shapes, for a furnishing element that enhances any outdoor space.

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