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Transform my outdoor terrace to an extra living space.

8 years ago

We are due to move into our apartment shortly but i am unable to decide on how to transform our outdoor space.

Cons- Our next door neighbor is at the other side of a wood panel and I believe it can be a bit noisy in the summer when they have the grandchildren visiting. Decking has already been laid but gets slippy in the wet, We are waiting for the landlords to sort the problem as I think the gap between the plants are not wide enough.

Pros- Its a larger space than we have at present. We have a brick wall/side of building surrounding 3 sides. The sun in the morning is round the front of the apartment and by afternoon is on the terrace.

We need space to sit outside on our loungers but do not need to be tied down to too much gardening.

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Gerard Puxhe
8 years ago
Hi,

frameless glass sliding windows are a good option. You can open these completely, so you'll enjoy the space as outdoor, but you can close it if getting noisy out there.

Norikei

www.norikei.com
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IQ Outdoor Living
8 years ago
Some kind of terrace roof will allow you to use the space through more of the year.

Umbris patio/terrace roofs have automated louvres in the roof so that you can allow sunlight to bath the terrace when nice weather. when it is raining the louvres close flat to create a fully watertight terrace cover (important in UK to use an outdoor space for more than a few months of the year).

Integrate lighting, heating and external audio systems into the terrace roof structure for a true 'extra living space'

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