Pergola or Canopy

James 007

I have a query which relates to putting a glass roof over a court yard that is approx. 4m x 2.5. I find that the space is never used but if we had a glass roof over to protect from the rain that it would get more use. Planning to leave it open at boundary wall locations using high garden trellising to bring up to a suitable height of approx. 3m. Rainwater from glass will collect to planters. House drainage will not be touched. The yard is just cement, so plan to put loose stone on the ground and it will become kind of an outside dining area or reading area or sheltered garden area. The space is so small that it is wasted, but would like to put it to better use......any other ideas welcome.

I am looking to do something like this https://www.google.ie/search?q=outdo...NtUhNNYRC8fLNM:

Any thoughts welcome

Calahonda52

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James 007

Calahonda52 wrote: »

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Here it is

https://www.google.ie/search?q=outdoor+yard+with+glass+covering+from+rain&biw=1366&bih=623&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi9u6W0-abSAhXSFsAKHWuqBOAQsAQIJQ#imgrc=NtUhNNYRC8fLNM:

homewardbound11

Have you looked at polycarbonate sheeting. It might be a safer option .

James 007

homewardbound11 wrote: »

Have you looked at polycarbonate sheeting. It might be a safer option .

I have seen it already, there is something I don't like about it, its very shed looking, plus it dims the view of the sky. We will have to keep it in mind, toughened glass is a preferred option on wooden beams, but more research required.

homewardbound11

I'mretty much in the same boat as you . The structure for toughened glass needs some consideration , especially if you are in a windy area .

James 007

homewardbound11 wrote: »

I'mretty much in the same boat as you . The structure for toughened glass needs some consideration , especially if you are in a windy area .

Totally agree, its definately needs to be looked at as I would like it to be both a feature and function as a shelter area.

Thoie

I'd just come across this crowd (perspex, not glass): http://www.clotheslinecanopy.com/patio-canopy

and had come to this forum to ask a question. I like the idea of their washing line canopy, but would intend putting it by the side entrance of a new house in an estate (that's not yet built). They say the canopies project out 4'2" from the wall, but I'd have guesstimated the width of the side entrance (from house wall to fence) being less than that, and you couldn't have it overhanging the fence and dripping into your neighbours' path. Does anyone know if there's a standard "side entrance" width, or is it up to the builders?

Jamesgrace

Hi James
I built something similar for a client who wanted it for the same reasons, your size is favourable from the point of view of standard glass and timber lengths-no joining or extending necessary on either making it quite straightforward. He opted for glass to avoid discolouring through the panel and excessive noise from rain. I can't leave a link because I'm a new user, pm me for details. Hope this helps.