Glass covered patio

learnerplates

Has anyone done or seen something like this in Ireland?

http://www.houzz.com/photos/1152509/Covered-Outdoor-Patio-modern-patio-toronto


Next year I hope to cover our patio with a glass roof, something like in the image.

Who could build this?

The patio is medium sized, probably 20ft x 15ft.

martyc5674

http://goldstarplasticsireland.ie/

Im thinking of something similar myself..
Ive contacted this crowd and they were very helpful(altho i have not purchased from them as yet)
A clear twin wall polycarbonate sheet is what i will be going for.
I dont want to block any light into the house.
Marty

learnerplates

martyc5674 wrote: »

http://goldstarplasticsireland.ie/

Im thinking of something similar myself..
Ive contacted this crowd and they were very helpful(altho i have not purchased from them as yet)
A clear twin wall polycarbonate sheet is what i will be going for.
I dont want to block any light into the house.
Marty

Thanks Marty. A nice site. I see they will provide instructions for a DIY job too.
Let me know how you get on, PM me with more details if you can.

Thanks.

martyc5674

Im still looking at ideas..
I like the pic you have linked
Are you going to do it clear aswell??

What im after is a space at the rear of house that will be usable during winter months for doing bits of jobs...keeping kids toys dry...storing some firewood.
Letting the kids get some fresh air when its raining maybe even drying clothes.

Then during the summer it would be a nice place to sit out and eat etc even late into the evening.

There is some place(in tipperary i think) that supply the real heavy clear plastic curtain/sheets that could be attached/detached with strong buttons if the need arised.
i will look into this(the type of stuff you see in restaurants outdoor areas abroad etc.

I dont want it to darken the house hence the clear roof.
I was initially planning on slating the roof but im liking the polycarb idea now.

f you have any more ideas or good pics to glean ideas from id be gald of them.
Cheers,
Marty

redser7

What about cloth awnings?

https://www.google.ie/search?q=cloth+awnings+patios&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=e2JaU-TBM_Ou7Aai9IHoDA&sqi=2&ved=0CCkQsAQ&biw=1280&bih=923

learnerplates

martyc5674 wrote: »

Im still looking at ideas..
I like the pic you have linked
Are you going to do it clear aswell??

What im after is a space at the rear of house that will be usable during winter months for doing bits of jobs...keeping kids toys dry...storing some firewood.
Letting the kids get some fresh air when its raining maybe even drying clothes.

Then during the summer it would be a nice place to sit out and eat etc even late into the evening.

There is some place(in tipperary i think) that supply the real heavy clear plastic curtain/sheets that could be attached/detached with strong buttons if the need arised.
i will look into this(the type of stuff you see in restaurants outdoor areas abroad etc.

I dont want it to darken the house hence the clear roof.
I was initially planning on slating the roof but im liking the polycarb idea now.

f you have any more ideas or good pics to glean ideas from id be gald of them.
Cheers,
Marty

Same idea here Marty.
Somewhere for the dogs to sit outside when its raining too.

There are alot of photos here http://www.houzz.com/glass-covered-patio, Houzz is great for photos, the stuff is usually over the top but shows what can be done you have the resources.

learnerplates

redser7 wrote: »

What about cloth awnings?

https://www.google.ie/search?q=cloth+awnings+patios&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=e2JaU-TBM_Ou7Aai9IHoDA&sqi=2&ved=0CCkQsAQ&biw=1280&bih=923

Cloth wouldn't last too long where I live I'm afraid. Its more of a rain shelter than a sun blocker I'm looking for

learnerplates

some more elaborate ideas here on pinterest http://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=glass%20roof%20patio&rs=ac&len=13

domcq

I'm considering something similar myself. I'm planning on building a pergola type frame and roofing using a polycarbonate roof from these guys: http://www.nick-gray.co.uk/

learnerplates

I've come across this "Palram Feria Patio Cover", could suit my needs but I'm suspicious.
Anyone have any experience?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ac0B68rwCdc

baaba maal

I couldn't find any pictures but I remember seeing a set up in the UK where somebody had basically desert plants under a perspex roof- the trick was, these were from colder deserts (dry but not necessarily hot) so the plants were happy all winter once the rain was kept off them. It might be nice to incorporate a few permanent plants of a similar type.

glineli

Here is a crowd in Clare, looks very good. I got a price but it was out of my range

http://verdeck.ie/

learnerplates

I also see some interesting ideas, google "Weinor Terrazza", here http://www.weinor.com/patio-roofs/weitop-terrazza.html

martyc5674

Just took delivery of a canopy kit.
Got it from Lumac in the UK.
very impressed with it and service.
I went for their clear as glass which has 6mm plate polycarbonate( looks like glass)
Will post back when it's all up
Marty

learnerplates

martyc5674 wrote: »

Just took delivery of a canopy kit.
Got it from Lumac in the UK.
very impressed with it and service.
I went for their clear as glass which has 6mm plate polycarbonate( looks like glass)
Will post back when it's all up
Marty

I'd like to see that in place marty, can you post up a pick when done

martyc5674

Will do...will have it up by weekend

domcq

I'd also be interested in seeing some photos of it up.

glineli

How did you get on, would love to see how it ended up.

martyc5674

Pm me an email and I'll show u canopy...
Still have to do groundsworks