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Sloping garden ideas: 20 landscaping and styling solutions for plots on a hill

(Image credit: Amanda Broughton Garden Design)

Finding sloping garden ideas can seem tricky at first. But it turns out that gardens on a hill can offer plenty of opportunities that a flat site simply can't. Yes, a bit more planning is involved, and some professional input when it comes to calculating retaining walls and drainage. Plus, plenty of muscle power is needed when it comes to re-shaping the plot. But, the end results are often some of the most breathtaking and interesting outdoor spaces out there.

Choose from super-chic, contemporary plans that include neat tiers, smartly rendered retaining walls, and slick water features, or go for wilder and more relaxed plant-packed borders, informal mown paths and rippling streams. The choice of hard landscaping materials is endless, with each offering distinct characteristics. Even practical necessities such as safety railings, steps and drainage channels can become eye-catching design features, that add personality to the final look.  

So, sit back, take a look at our favorite ideas, and then start dreaming up your masterplan for your sloping garden ideas. And if you want even more inspiration for your outdoor space, head over to our garden layout ideas feature. 

1. Surround a seating spot with levelled borders

Sloping garden ideas can help to show off your borders

(Image credit: Polly Eltes/Future)

Sloping garden ideas can be used to create show-stopping impact, as seen in this plot. The eye is drawn upwards by the wooden-cladded flowerbeds, which cocoon a verdant lawn. Curved steps add to the rustic feel.

Meanwhile, the seating space is given plenty of shelter, positioned on a decked area at the same level as the house. The result is a breathtaking view where all aspects of the garden can be appreciated at once.

Take a look at our outdoor seating ideas for more stunning designs.

2. Brighten the space with pale walls

Garden designed by Living Gardens

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This tiered plot designed by Living Gardens demonstrates how sloping garden ideas can be used to create a modern, attractive space that all the family can enjoy.

There's plenty of room to entertain on the hardwood deck. Above, a paved seating area is surrounded by a curved planter, which softens the design and provides soothing visual interest. A lush lawn takes up the lower level of the plot.

One of our favorite things about this scene, however, is the choice of materials and colors. The pale hues bounce light around, helping to open up the space and adding to the clean, elegant vibe. The resulting look feels airy and relaxed, and makes a wonderful backdrop to the verdant planting and dazzling agapanthus.

Need more family garden ideas? Take a look at our feature.

3. Add a soothing vibe with curved features

Garden designed by CITYSCAPERS

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Slopes don't have to be flattened – they can provide character and opportunity for interesting design. This garden has a gentle slope, most of which was kept and turfed, explains Nigel Gomme, Landscape Designer of CITYSCAPERS .  

On one side, a series of tiered level beds cuts into the area. These step up in sync with the slope, with a stepped path snaking through them. We love the gentle curves, which are mirrored by the wooden bench. Together, they offer an organic, pleasing vibe.

'On the other side of the lawn, we created a small stream that uses the natural fall in the land to meander down to a pond set into the patio by the house,' Nigel says. 'So in a single garden, the sloping topography of the site is expressed in three contrasting yet complementary ways and mostly, in fact, by keeping the slope.'

4. Try a series of small terraces

Garden designed by Fenton Roberts Garden Design

(Image credit: Fenton Roberts Garden Design)

'You can sometimes flatten a whole garden but you will often be left with a large height difference on one side or at the end,' explains Jo Fenton of Fenton Roberts Garden Design . 'This will require a retaining wall which can be very costly and can introduce issues with overlooking your neighbors. '

Jo demonstrates an alternative approach to sloping garden ideas in this gorgeous plot. 'In this garden we worked with the slope by designing a series of small terraces. The slope across the garden is dealt with by introducing two sets of raised beds where the clients grow their vegetables and herbs.' It's functional, stylish, and the shallow levels add visual interest to the garden.

Don't forget to check out our guide to raised garden beds if you want to get started on your own.

5. Plant billowing borders

Garden designed by Fenton Roberts Garden Design

(Image credit: Fenton Roberts Garden Design)

'Sloping sections of a garden can be hidden within the planted areas enabling other areas to be flattened for practical use,' says Jo Fenton of Fenton Roberts Garden Design.

'This steeply sloping garden was too extreme to flatten out entirely. Here, we mixed sloping flowerbeds with two paved terraces and a lawn. A narrow access path bisects this large planted area enabling the maintenance to be carried out. '

Adding plenty of height with textural plants adds a sense of romance and drama to the zone. This look would work perfectly as part of our cottage garden ideas.

These Corten Steel garden stairs by Adezz at Flora Select make a striking feature for sloping garden ideas

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Whether you are linking terraces or adding definition to a steep slope, a set of practical and eye-catching steps will help define and add structure to the outside space. 

A simple stairway built from blocks, timber sleepers or deckboards will of course do the job but can take up valuable floorspace. Instead, opt for some prefabricated metal steps – such as Corten steel designs – for your sloping garden ideas. Not only do they look rather chic and introduce a gravity-defying edge to any design, but they can hover over borders and have a minimal footprint too. 

They make a great choice if you love our modern garden ideas.

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Mix smart steps and sloping beds

Hardwood decking steps link different areas of this garden designed by Andy Sturgeon and built by Construction Garden Builders

(Image credit: Ben Robert/Blooming Photography/Garden design by Andy Sturgeon/Construction by Garden Builders)

Graceful and easy on the eye – setting steps flush into a planted slope is not just practical but an elegant solution for sloping garden ideas. Solid and distinct, the secret is to make sure the size of each step is right for comfortably strolling up and down and that the width is generous enough to make a bold statement, especially when surrounded with lush planting. 

Think carefully about choosing materials and the finished look. In this design, the dark hardwood steps echo the bold windows of the house but keep the look smart, yet organic too.

Looking for more inspiration? Check out our garden steps ideas feature.

8. Use gabions as a retaining wall

This gabion wall is a striking garden feature. Designed by Andy Sturgeon and built by Construction Garden Builders

(Image credit: Ben Robert/Blooming Photography/Garden design by Andy Sturgeon/Construction by Garden Builders)

Retaining walls are key to terracing sloping garden ideas and can become striking garden wall ideas too. There are plenty of options available and these vary widely in cost, planning and installation.  

Blockwork walls – rendered or left bare – will require careful planning and preparation, as well as meticulously calculated drainage channels. Stone-filled gabions – such as these pictured – are a handy solution as not only are they strong enough to support hefty banks of soil, they look attractive and crucially let rainwater filter through. 

Gabion sizes range from 0.5m to 2m wide baskets and can be made from rigid welded mesh or flexible woven wire.

9. Make room for sunken seating

These black-blue slate walling slips from Bradstone are a smart choice for modern sloping garden ideas

(Image credit: Bradstone)

Introducing tiered garden ideas to a steeply sloping plot is an effective way to manage the space and create a series of small but useable areas too. You will need to call in the professionals to calculate the best layout and the size and load of any retaining walls, but the result will be well worth it. 

Use your sloping garden ideas to look for clever ways to make the most of limited space. Retaining walls can easily double up as built-in lounge seating and planters so think carefully about the number of guests you wish to accommodate. Keep the decor simple and opt for a super chic stone and timber combo.

10. Build in steps and borders

Keep it sleek and modern with these Casarta slate steps from Marshalls

(Image credit: Marshalls)

Adding return walls to a retaining wall and flight of steps can create a striking feature in steep gardens on a slope. A bold combination of materials – such as this pairing of slate and white rendered walls – adds drama to the finished result. 

As well as being supremely practical, it also helps to visually link two contrasting styles of gardening – smart and contemporary on the lower level and soft and wilder at the top. The short return walls also help to showcase the carefully selected border plants.

11. Go for tiered planters

Jura Beige Limestone Step Treads from London Stone are a timeless choice for any garden scheme

(Image credit: London Stone/Construction by Oakley Landscapes)

Dividing a steeply sloping garden into tiers doesn't have to result in a space that's split up by hard, straight lines. There are plenty of clever ways to soften and blur these divisions, particularly if you're searching for small garden ideas.

One way is to use stepped, angular planters. Or, go for fewer, larger planting pockets for your sloping garden ideas – these could be built into your new landscaping or added as freestanding containers. Fill with tall, airy, year-round planting that will soften the harsh, straight lines without casting heavy shade. There's lots of expert advice on designing flowerbeds in our guide to garden borders. 

12. Divide with sweeping curves

This beautiful garden designed by Amanda Broughton Garden Design uses sweeping paths and stone walls as part of its sloping garden ideas

(Image credit: Amanda Broughton Garden Design)

Disguise a steep but sizeable plot by introducing sweeping garden path ideas and an equally curvy retaining wall to your sloping garden ideas. Not only does this subtly divide up the sloping site into a series of terraces, but it also adds a sense of horizontal movement too. 

In this beautiful design, a snaking stone wall creates a cozy seating area and also provides the opportunity for a falling water feature. 

13. Add character with railings

This garden on a slope was designed by Lindsey Evans Garden Design

(Image credit: Linsey Evans Garden Design)

Steep, terraced gardens on a slope must comply with building and safety regs but it's also a great excuse to invest in some super stylish railings. Choose from off-the-peg or handcrafted, bespoke designs to complement your garden's style and setting. 

With so many different materials and finishes to choose from, it's worth researching the options before committing for your sloping garden ideas. Polished stainless steel and aluminium tubular designs give off a truly contemporary and nautical feel whereas wrought iron is much more traditional and ornate in its possibilities.  

Fancy a pop of color? Then go for powder-coated steel railings that can be finished in one of hundreds of RAL shades. Wood, tension wire between wood and metal posts and even toughened glass are also stunning options. We have lots more inspiration in our decking railing ideas feature.

14. Use sloping garden ideas to showcase planting

Large flowerbeds and varied planting are key features of this sloping garden by Acres Wild Garden Design

(Image credit: Acres Wild)

A garden that slopes up from the house or patio is the perfect opportunity to show off beautiful planting. Keep your landscaping ideas to a minimum – a flight of timber steps or duckboards leading from A to B will link and punctuate the space without taking away from the planting. 

When it comes to planning borders for your sloping garden ideas, introduce layers of shrubs and trees for year-round form and structure. Then, fill in the gaps with vibrant and textural perennials and ornamental grasses.

Encourage low-growing evergreens and foliage to spill over and soften the hard edges of any steps, patios or retaining walls, and use climbers over fences to complete the abundant look.

15. Terrace with easy-care decking

Cladco’s Hollow Stone Grey and Black Charcoal Solid Bullnose Decking Boards were installed in this garden by Gull Rock Decking

(Image credit: Gull Rock Decking)

The best composite decking is a smart, no-fuss and versatile material – perfect for creating steps and usable levels in a sloping garden. 

Needing less upkeep than timber deck boards, these vinyl-wrapped planks come in a wide variety of finishes and profiles and can be easily installed to suit your individual site. 

Head over to our decking ideas feature for more inspiration. 

16. Take a soft approach

This large garden by Acres Wild Garden Design has a beautiful, natural feel to its landscaping design

(Image credit: Acres Wild)

Gardens on a slope can be given a wild touch by playing it simple and keeping hard landscaping to a minimum.  

If you have a gentle slope, a neatly mown path leading through a flower-laden meadow is an elegant solution that puts nature and natural form centre stage. Add some drama to the look by keeping the layout symmetrical. Then, place a striking sculpture or one of the best garden benches at the far end of the path – a perfect solution for long garden ideas on a slope.

17. Dig out a sunken patio

Designed by Nordland Landscapes , this garden makes the most of its sloping plot

(Image credit: Krisztian Sipos Photography/Garden design by Nordland Landscapes)

Maximise your garden's usable space by digging out the base of the slope to create a sunken patio. An enclosed seating area instantly creates a cozy feel and offers an extra degree of shelter and warmth, so is perfect for those cooler months. 

A retaining wall will have to be planned and constructed by a garden designer or landscaping professional to ensure it can support the weight of soil behind it and deal with any resulting drainage issues. This smart, urban design involved installing a hidden slot drain to handle any sudden downpours. 

Find more patio ideas in our guide. 

18. Include falling water

A modern water feature links different areas of this garden designed by Susan Dunstall

(Image credit: Susan Dunstall Landscape and Garden Design)

Gardens on a slope – whether they're terraced or left angled – provide the ideal opportunity to bring in flowing water. It could be a gently babbling stream that meanders down through rocks and is niftily recycled back to the top by a hidden pump and water reservoir, or something decidedly more contemporary. 

In this eye-catching garden, the very steep site is divided into two distinct levels with a pair of stunning water chutes and a raised pond built into the lower wall. If you want to incorporate something similar in your garden design, you'll find plenty of inspiration in our water feature ideas gallery. 

19.  Reinvent the rockery

This modern take on a rockery was designed by Wildroof Landscapes

(Image credit: Jo Crompton Photography/Garden design by Wildroof Landscapes)

Let the beauty of natural stone and Japanese gardens inspire you to transform a dull, sloping site. Fine gravel paths weaving through rocky borders planted with low-growing sedums, alpines, azaleas and statuesque conifers provides beautiful year-round color and interest. And, it creates an instantly calming mood, too. 

This Japanese inspired tea garden by Wildroof Landscapes is a crevice garden full of character and texture. Local stone laid side on and packed close together makes a bold contrast with laid dry-stone walls and boulder-edged planting areas.

If you love the look, be sure to check out our small Japanese garden ideas, too.

20. Go on – add a slide!

This family garden designed by Eldridge London turns the sloping nature of the plot into a fun garden feature for the kids

(Image credit: Lyndon Douglas/Garden design by Eldridge London)

There's no need for an excuse – every sloping garden surely has to have a slide built in! It could be a colorful moulded or aluminium children's version that you bed neatly into a grassy bank, but why not go all out and choose a beautifully-crafted design that everyone can enjoy? 

This gorgeous garden includes intricate cedar-clad planters, a lawn, and angled steps. The stainless-steel slide is extra wide and adds a minimal but striking feature for uber-modern gardens on a slope.

We've got plenty of ways to keep kids entertained outdoors in our garden activities for kids feature – head on over to take a look. 

How do you drain a sloping garden?

When it comes to providing drainage for your sloping garden ideas, 'Soakaways (essentially a hole in the ground filled with rubble) are a brilliant, sustainable option,' says Garden Designer Jonathan Martin of Living Gardens. 

This is because, 'You're not sending excess water into drainage but taking it away from the surface to soak into the soil below.'

Can you flatten a sloped garden? 

Sloping garden ideas can be brought to life with gorgeous garden lighting, like in this garden designed by Living Gardens

(Image credit: Living Gardens)

Completely flattening a significant slope is difficult (and generally, expensive). But instead, you can opt for multiple levels, as Garden Designer Jonathan Martin of Living Gardens explains. ..

'You can't easily change the difference in height between the top and the bottom of your garden, so what we usually opt for is a tiered design,' he says.

'In the pictured garden, the gradient was so steep that we needed to step down three steps straight out of the house. This is followed by two tiers down to the lawn. Even then the lawn slopes, so to deal with drainage we dug two soakaways, one a third of a way down the lawn, and one two thirds of the way down, to take the excess water away from the surface.' We adore the use of garden lighting ideas here, too.

Nigel Gomme, Landscape Designer of CITYSCAPERS adds, 'A sloping garden is typically viewed as problematic but as a designer I love slopes as they embody a kind of three dimensional potential that can lead to unique and really engaging spaces.'

'You can cut into a slope, you can cantilever out over it, you can add a rubber liner and rocks and pebbles and run water down it to create a stream – there's so much latent potential to explore. So my advice would be don't rush to flatten it – think of a slope as a resource rather than a problem and be inventive in how you engage with it.'

Do I need permission to level my garden? 

Clever sloping garden ideas can include fabulous terraced structures, like in this garden designed by CITYSCAPERS

(Image credit: CITYSCAPERS)

In general, you don't need permission to level your garden as part of your sloping garden ideas. 'But there are caveats,' says Nigel Gomme, Landscape Designer of CITYSPACERS. 'The first thing you need to consider are trees within the garden. Changing soil levels within their root zones, which are generally twice as wide as the canopy, can damage or even kill trees,' he explains. 'If there are tree protection orders on any trees within your garden you could be breaking the law. So, it is well worth seeking professional advice before you start.'

'Other things to consider include boundary walls and fences. How will level changes within the garden affect your neighbor's wall or fence, for example? If you’re dropping the ground level quite a bit, boundary walls may need underpinning which is an expensive undertaking. '

'However, with thought, there can be ways around some of these problems. We recently landscaped a garden [see above] that steeply sloped away from the house and was also pitched to the side, with protected trees throughout,' Nigel continues. We couldn't change soil levels, build walls or lay paving within the root zones of the trees and the client wanted level surfaces. So, we built raised platforms, decks and walkways that appear to float over the sloping landscape: the trees were unharmed, attractive practical level areas were created for entertainment and outdoor dining, and the sloping terrain was basically left untouched. The point here is that to level a garden you don't necessarily have to level the ground itself, you can build level structures above it instead.'

Looking for more inspiration? Head over to our guide on landscaping around trees.

Garden Designer Jo Fenton of Fenton Roberts Garden Design adds, 'We often encounter the problem of a steep drop from the house into the garden leaving people feeling disconnected from their outdoor space. This can be solved by adding a raised terrace to the back of the house. However, if this raised area is over 30cm above ground level you will often have to apply for planning permission. This is because the terrace may overlook your neighbors.'

Jill puts her love of plants and all things garden related down to the hours spent pottering around with her Nan and Grandad when she was little. Today she is lucky enough to have a garden of her own in Surrey, England, and spends much of her time writing about them too. 

10 Sloping Garden Ideas: Landscaping tips for a tricky space

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Looking for sloping garden ideas?

No garden is completely flat, unless a digger has been in and levelled the site. Many gardens are on a slope, which, when initially viewed, can be a little daunting.

Many questions are raised, such as what happens if it rains heavily? Will there be erosion of soil? Will the soil dry out? What plants can I grow? What is the easiest solution for getting from the bottom to the top? And, of course, many more.  

But a slope can add real interest to a garden and create a character all of its own. 

Here are some great garden ideas to inspire your next project on a slope.

Sloping garden ideas

1. Add stone walls for interest

(Image credit: Future / Polly Eltes)

Garden wall ideas can provide interest by creating terraces with steps built in. The walls will create small pockets to grow alpines and drought-resistant plants, and will provide a backdrop to the plants.

2. Create a defined route

(Image credit: Future / Mel Yates)

Position steps at alternate ends of each terrace to create a defined route or pathway through the garden. Clever garden path ideas will add interest and tease you on to the next level. 

3. Create a unique garden path with edged borders

(Image credit: Future / Annaick Guitteny)

Define the edges of borders with a metal or plastic border edger, or a line of gravel setts. This will outline the spaces, and, depending on the material chosen for the pathways, will contrast beautifully for a unique garden decor idea, too.

4. Don't be afraid to experiment

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Mix up the planting, with vertical spires and mounds for a more dynamic effect, and don’t be afraid to place a taller, fuller plant towards the front of a border.

5. Plant ornamental grasses

(Image credit: Future / Annaick Guitteny)

Ornamental grasses are perfect for slopes. If you're wondering how to grow ornamental grasses, most prefer well-drained soils, and the added angle of the slope will provide a cascade effect when the wind blows them.

6. Plant according to your space

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When you think about how to plan a garden, it's important to consider the soil. 

Towards the top of the slope the soil will inevitably be drier than at the bottom, and a simple soil test will help identify the soil texture, which will influence the range of plants. The soil could even be acidic towards the top and more alkaline towards the bottom, or vice versa.

7. Consider the cost of terracing

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Work within your budget and be realistic. Creating terraces is a lot of work and can be expensive to achieve. But cheaper options, such as retaining walls from sleepers rather than stone, will help keep down the costs.

8. Avoid a perfect lawn

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It just isn’t achievable to keep the perfect lawn on a slope. It is difficult and can be dangerous, especially when dealing with machinery, such as strimmers and lawn mowers.

9. Go for the simplest solution 

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Sometimes the simplest solution is the best. Marking out borders on a slope can be tricky, but it can be done. 

Plant these up with a good mix of self-naturalising bulbs, such as Narcissus, Scilla and Galanthus; groundcover plants with fibrous root systems, such as Geranium, Calluna; herbaceous perennials like Pachysandra, Lamium, creeping Phlox and shrubs such as Cotoneaster, Forsythia and Ceanothus.

10. Be cautious of laying lawn on a slope

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'To mow a lawn on a slope is very difficult indeed, so why not opt for leaving the grass to grow longer, which is brilliant for wildlife or perhaps sow a wildflower meadow mix onto bare soil,' advises TV Gardening Presenter, Landscape Designer and Writer, Mark Lane . 

'In no time at all the flowers will be up and the slope will look incredible. For the steeper slope consider laying wildflower turf, which already has the wildflowers growing within it'.

What do you do with a garden on a slope?

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There are numerous way you can plan, plant and design a garden on a slope. Use clever design to transform an awkward space into an ideal outdoor area, even if it is not level.

Sloping gardens present lots of different opportunities for planting schemes, from whimsical and wild, to formal and regimented. 

Whichever style you choose, do bear in mind that a sloping garden always benefits from experimenting with plants of different heights. If you're looking for garden shade ideas, a few mature trees or even palm trees offer coverage and look great in combination with ornamental grasses, shrubs, and border plants. 

How do you make a garden on a slope?

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First and foremost, you must think about materials. This is purely down to personal choice, but consider hard standing materials such as a riven paving or a slab with a rough finish or gravel for level pathways. 

With a slope, there will be more rainwater run-off, so provide adequate slip-resistance underfoot. Of course, flower bed ideas such as borders filled with glorious plants will soak up the majority of the water, but it’s always better to be safe than sorry.

What can you plant on a steep slope?

You may think you are limited to what you can plant on a steep slope, but in fact, you have an abundance of options, according to Mark Lane.

'If a slope is not seen as a problem, then many plants can be grown on an angle, while at the same time stabilising the soil. Of course, plants will always grow upwards and outwards, so even a plant with a vertical spire, such as foxglove or Digitalis, will grow straight and not at an angle (in most cases). 

'Groundcover plants such as the greater periwinkle or Vinca major, or climbing plants like ivy Hedera colchica ‘Dentata Varegata’ are perfect for stabilising the soil. 

For very steep slopes, coconut matting can be pegged down on top of the soil and then planted up through the matting. Over time, the matting will decay, but the plants will still be there.'

Should a garden slope be terraced?

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According to Mark Lane, there should be level areas (terraces) cut into the slope with steps or ramps linking each terrace, with retaining walls to hold back the soil. 

'By introducing these level areas, borders can be created on the flat, and depending on how often and how many terraces are put in (which is a personal choice at the end of the day) can create a tiered garden to great effect.  

It also means that gardening on these terraces is easier as there is no awkward bending or leaning to get the right angle or the right standing or sitting position.'

Jennifer is the Digital Editor at Homes & Gardens. Having worked in the interiors industry for a number of years, spanning many publications, she now hones her digital prowess on the 'best interiors website' in the world. Multi-skilled, Jennifer has worked in PR and marketing, and the occasional dabble in the social media, commercial and e-commerce space. Over the years, she has written about every area of the home, from compiling design houses from some of the best interior designers in the world to sourcing celebrity homes, reviewing appliances and even the odd news story or two.

Constructions of winter gardens - answers to questions about the features of constructions

What is most important when designing a winter garden?

The main characteristics of any winter garden should be the safety of the structure, the protection of the internal space from cooling and overheating, the rigidity and strength of the frame, optimal light transmission and high resistance to manifestations of extreme atmospheric phenomena - neither hurricane winds, nor heavy snowfall, nor heavy rains, nor sizzling the heat should not disturb the internal harmony of an artificial oasis. Therefore, a special place in the design of the winter garden is occupied by a static calculation that takes into account possible wind and snow loads, the own weight of the structure. Based on its results, structural elements are selected that provide the necessary strength and stability of the structure.

As far as the architecture of the winter garden is concerned, it should not be about minimizing the use of materials, but rather about optimizing the structure itself. It should provide a minimum of effort to care for the winter garden and maintain the necessary microclimate in it. There is only one principle here: the less noticeable the architecture of the winter garden, the better! Both outside and inside, attention should be drawn to the plants and the interior of the garden, and not to its enclosing structures. It is desirable to make a translucent roof and walls self-supporting so that additional columns and supporting walls do not have to be installed. Such an opportunity is given by constructions made of PVC profile or aluminum. Moreover, aluminum is preferable, because it allows you to make the glazing frames thinner and less noticeable. Although this material is somewhat more expensive than PVC. For winter gardens with tropical plants, you will have to use a "warm" aluminum profile, where the problem of high thermal conductivity of this metal is solved by installing a plastic insulator (between the inner and outer part of the profile).

All metal parts are recommended to be painted by electrostatic spraying. This will provide a better and more durable protective layer.

What are the requirements for winter garden frames?

Winter garden frames must be strong enough to support the weight of the glazing stably. In addition, they must have good thermal insulation properties and be easy to maintain.

What are the most common winter garden frames?

An increasingly common "alliance" - aluminum and wood. In this version, the winter garden can be made of wooden load-bearing beams, to which aluminum linings are attached through a sealant. Double-glazed windows are attached to the overlays, pressed from the outside also with aluminum strips. From the inside of the room, only frames made of precious wood are visible, from the outside - an aluminum profile of any color. It is important to remember here that the coefficient of thermal expansion of wood and metal is different, in addition, with ill-conceived contact of these materials, wood rotting can begin. Therefore, the production and assembly of such systems require careful adherence to technology. For example, wood must be well dried and treated with antiseptics, at the junction of aluminum and wood, "floating" (groove) fasteners, plastic antennae, etc. are needed.

Are steel structures used in winter garden frames?

Sometimes the conservatory is a steel frame lined with aluminium. This is a forced decision when it is necessary to install a structure of a large area. More durable steel serves as a supporting base, and aluminum - a decorative "cover". Here we must not forget that aluminum is very afraid of contacts with other metals. When in contact with steel, it corrodes very quickly. Therefore, all fasteners must be either plastic or from cadmium and galvanized metal elements, and for a complete guarantee, it is better to fasten through insulating gaskets.

Why is aluminum better than plastic for winter garden frames?

Aluminum structures do not lose their strength and aesthetic characteristics over time - they do not rust or corrode. No extreme atmospheric influences also affect the strength and appearance of the entire structure.

Plastic winter gardens, even those that have reinforced profiles with internal metal inserts, deform over time under the influence of regular temperature changes and mechanical stresses - they bend and warp. This is the reason that after a couple of years, some plastic windows and doors begin to close poorly. At the same time, gaps between the elements that are not provided for by the technology are formed, through which cold air and moisture can enter the room. In plastic products reinforced with metal inserts, there is always a gradual corrosion of steel parts. Over time, traces of internal corrosion appear on the plastic surface. A negative feature of plastic structures is the accompanying sound manifestations - characteristic crackles can suddenly be heard. All this is also the result of regular temperature deformations of plastic structures.

Why, despite the abundance of forest resources, wooden frames for winter gardens are not widely used in Russia?

Wooden structures are very sensitive to atmospheric influences. Even in developed countries, hardwood winter gardens are still exclusive structures, although some well-known companies specialize in wooden structures. These piece "works of art" are much more expensive than designs from new modern materials.

How are the colored parts for the winter garden frames produced?

Recently, colored winter gardens have come into fashion, which look expressive and natural in the multi-color palette of the surrounding landscape. To do this, finished aluminum profiles are painted in special paint booths with powder enamel in an electrostatic field with thermal drying. Such factory-painted profiles look very impressive, and the paint layer is guaranteed for many decades of operation. The surface of painted aluminum parts has a very effective glossy appearance, in contrast to the always matte surface of plastic products.

It is much more difficult to build a colored winter garden from PVC profiles. The color range of plastic profiles is limited to only a few basic colors, and it is technically impossible to paint or repaint ready-made plastic profiles.

What materials can be used in the construction of translucent structures bent in a plane for winter gardens?

For the installation of these aesthetically attractive structures, all types of translucent plastics for building purposes (plexiglas, monolithic polycarbonate, cellular polycarbonate, "transparent slate") and curved glass are used. The formation of hemispheres, domes and other more complex shapes is carried out using special thermoforming equipment.

What is curved glass?

Such a sophisticated name is given to architectural glass with a thickness of 4 to 8 mm, curved to a certain radius and subjected to hardening during production. This type of glass is produced mainly for individual elite orders. Radius-curved double-glazed windows are also produced according to the order.

What should be the walls of the winter garden?

The type of filling of wall structures is selected taking into account wind loads, noise effects and climatic conditions. Depending on the needs, it is possible to install both simple single-chamber and double-glazed windows, with low-emission or impact-resistant glass.

In a non-residential and unheated winter garden, simple single glazing can be used. Heat-insulating glazing (double-glazed windows) in this case should be located between the winter garden and the main building. At extremely low outside temperatures, in order to prevent the formation of condensate and ice, heat-insulating glazing is nevertheless installed directly in unheated winter gardens.

Why can't aluminum window profiles be used to build the winter garden walls?

Aluminum profiles for the winter garden and windows are fundamentally different. Winter gardens are systems in which every node is thought out; they cannot be assembled from window frames covered with a roof. Their profile should be load-bearing, and therefore massive. Since the window is built into the load-bearing wall, it does not experience heavy loads.

The profile of the winter garden has to withstand 3 types of loads: snow, wind and own weight. Window - only wind. Therefore, it is clear that window frames cannot cover an inclined surface: water will instantly flow into the room. Leaks cannot be completely prevented in the winter garden either, but any moisture is routinely removed by drainage channels.

Is it possible to use double-glazed windows to fill the walls of the winter garden?

It is very convenient if the walls of the winter garden are made of double-glazed windows. Since double-glazed windows in their design already provide for opening windows and shutters, in the winter garden this is used for natural ventilation of the room. In this case, it is only necessary to strengthen the supporting profiles.

What materials are the winter garden roofs made of?

Roof glazing can be made from double-glazed windows with special laminated and tempered glass, as well as from various types of polycarbonate.

Polycarbonate is increasingly used in winter gardens around the world. This polymer material combines lightness and impact resistance at a not very high cost. Its use in roofing provides good light diffusion and guarantees optimal thermal insulation. Polycarbonate retains the harsh spectrum of ultraviolet radiation that is harmful to plants and people.

The thickness of polycarbonate sheets ranges from 6, 10, 16, 20 and 24 mm. Thinner double-glazed windows or polycarbonate sheets are used in greenhouses, and in winter gardens it is recommended to use only 24 mm glazing. Firstly, polycarbonate panels with a thickness of 24 mm are produced in multi-chamber, which will be an excellent means of thermal insulation, and secondly, a thickness of 24 mm is universal for the use of double-glazed windows.

If a glass roof is installed, it must be a building triplex. After all, it has a large margin of safety and at the time of a strong blow it does not break into small fragments. For polycarbonate, such security measures are not required due to the fact that its inherent elasticity property allows it to repel even large objects that can fall on the roof during a strong wind or hurricane.

What is construction triplex, how impact-resistant and safe is it?

These are 2 sheet glasses bonded over the entire surface with a polymer composition. Due to the polymer layer, the transparency of the material is somewhat lower, and the heat-insulating and sound-proofing qualities are higher than that of ordinary glass of the same thickness. The impact resistance of a material depends on the type of glass from which it is made. If it is made from ordinary glass, then it will not differ in any particular impact resistance. However, the polymer composition will not allow broken glass to fall and injure someone, since all the fragments will remain attached to it, and from this point of view, triplex is a safe glazing material. If it is necessary to increase the impact resistance of the material, it is made of tempered glass. An even greater increase in the impact resistance of the triplex, and, accordingly, the degree of its safety, is facilitated by the application of a special durable polymer film.

What is the production technology of triplex?

Triplex can be produced in two ways.

  1. By film technology: a polyvinyl butyral film is placed between the sheets of glass, then the composition is glued in an autoclave.
  2. According to the pouring technology: a liquid polymer is poured between the sheets of glass, then it is polymerized, most often under the influence of ultraviolet radiation.

Ready-made triplex is offered on the Russian market, but you can also order its production, including from special types of glass.

What should be considered when using triplex?

Triplex has a significant thickness (at least 2 glasses 3-4 mm thick with an inner polymer layer 1-1.5 mm thick). Accordingly, the weight of this material is always significant, which generally makes the structure heavier. Triplex is somewhat inferior in transparency to ordinary glass.

Is polycarbonate really comparable to double-glazed windows in terms of thermal insulation properties?

In this material, the space between the layers, connected by longitudinal stiffeners, is filled, as in a double-glazed window, with air - an excellent heat insulator. Polycarbonate itself has a lower thermal conductivity, which means higher thermal insulation properties compared to glass.

Which materials should be avoided in translucent structures of the winter garden and why?

Transparent polystyrene, as well as polycarbonate not provided with a UV protective layer, are categorically not suitable for translucent structures for external use. Being unprotected from the damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation, they will quickly become cloudy, their transparency and strength will decrease (i.e., the material will degrade up to destruction after 1-2 years of operation). These materials are recommended to be used only for interior translucent structures.

What is the best roof slope for a winter garden?

An ideal conservatory should have a roof slope of 30-40 degrees. In this case, it is best to "catches" solar energy. A large amount of free solar energy received by light and heat-loving plants is especially important in winter, when the sun is low on the horizon.

The steeper the roof, the better the rain washes away dirt from the roof and the better the snow rolls off the outside, and the condensed water from the inside.

How to organize snow removal from the winter garden roof?

Often, the temperature difference on the surface of a transparent roof is not enough to melt the snow, and then additional heating of gutters and downpipes, which is used in the construction of winter gardens, turns out to be effective. This will prevent snow pressure on the roof, as well as maintain its transparency, which largely ensures the aesthetic characteristics of the winter garden.

Electrically heated glass can be used in construction.

What problems does electrically heated glass solve?

This glass has an electrically conductive coating that acts as a resistance. When connected to the mains, it heats up. The main advantage of a winter garden roof made of such glass is that snow will never lie on it in winter. After all, it will melt before it touches the warm glass. Other advantages of using this type of glass include the reduction of heat loss and the formation of condensate. Electrically heated glass allows the production of more advanced double-glazed windows and is especially popular in vertical glazing of winter gardens.

What materials can be used to reduce overheating of a room under a translucent roof?

To prevent overheating of a room under a translucent roof, you can use:

What is solar control glass?

This is a tinted, body-colored glass of greenish, bluish, gray, "bronze" shades. Sheets have improved decorative qualities and, protecting the room from sunlight, create lighting that is comfortable for the eyes. It is used mainly in double-glazed windows.

Why do experts recommend gluing the glass roof of the winter garden with special films?

There are films that block part of the rays of the solar spectrum (they are also used for tinting car windows or shop windows). After all, not all plants like direct sunlight.

All the same film will help the roof withstand a direct hit by a centimeter hailstone that fell from a height of several kilometers during a summer storm.

What should the winter garden floor look like?

The most commonly used flooring in a winter garden is ceramic tiles, which can be used to create a spectacular geometric pattern. It is important to remember that the floor must be well waterproofed and insulated, it is even advisable to arrange its internal heating if ceramic tiles are used as a coating.

The floor can also be wood, but must be covered with a polypropylene carpet or other non-rotting material.

How is the winter garden insulated?

The profile used for the construction of the frame provides for a number of constructive measures to reduce thermal conductivity. A mandatory measure is a thermal barrier. This is such an insert that isolates the inner (warm) part of the profile from the outer (cold), without violating the static properties of the product. It is made of frost and moisture resistant polyurethane, polyamide and other synthetic polymers. Its optimal width for a heated room is about 34 mm.

The thermal barrier significantly increases the cost of the structure: both the material itself and the way it is “introduced” into the profile are expensive. In most cases, two independent profile shells initially represent one extruded ("punched") and painted product. It has a special "shelf" along its entire length, where the softened polymer is poured.

Another heat-shielding measure is the creation of two sealing contours at the opening elements (shutters, transoms, doors) (middle and along the porch). Thin, as a rule, rubber strips also provide water-, wind- and soundproofing. "Insulating" rubber can also be inserted into the glazing bead - a rail that secures the double-glazed window in the profile. By the way, a “cold bridge” can also form inside the double-glazed window itself. It becomes a spacer frame, located around the perimeter of the frame and covering a special substance that absorbs moisture (usually silica gel). The task of the spacer is to pass condensate from the volume of the double-glazed window to the desiccant through small holes. So that the spacer does not conduct cold, it can also be divided into 2 parts by a thermal barrier made of polymeric materials.

Another option for insulation is the formation of an additional chamber in the profile filled with heat-insulating material - foamed polyurethane. The chamber is "built up" from the side of the street, and polyurethane foam becomes the first barrier to the cold.

It is not uncommon to foam individual components of the structure, where it is difficult to completely prevent contact between the "warm" and "cold" parts of the aluminum profile. For example, in a conservatory with a "broken" roof (Victorian or Edwardian style), the place where the rafters converge in the ridge can be filled with foam. To improve the performance of thermal insulation, it is glued with a vapor-tight butyl rubber tape. At the same time, it is not advisable to completely pump the profile with foam, since the thermal conductivity of the air itself is very low, and it is quite enough.

Increasing the number of chambers (and there are most often 2-3 of them) also increases the thermal protection (and sound insulation) of the profile. Although, most likely, this event is trying to strengthen the rigidity of the winter garden.

Winter garden design

Winter garden design

The technical requirements for the design of the winter garden are complex and therefore the design and installation should be carried out by specialists from a company that specializes and performs these types of work. When designing the placement of winter garden in a place specified by the customer, if the customer wishes to use the existing structural elements of the house, it is necessary to find out the condition of all elements of existing structures and, first of all, the condition of the base (foundation) on which the winter garden will be installed .

Use existing house structures for conservatory - this is one of the effective and economical ways to install0219 winter garden .

For production winter gardens use either cold or warm profile. Therefore, you need to decide which option winter garden you need: warm or cold.

If winter garden is needed only for the warm season and you do not plan to use it in cold weather, then you can save when building winter garden by using a cold profile. With this option devices winter garden saves a significant part of the money, since this profile is cheaper than warm, but the savings are savings, and it is much more pleasant to go to the warm winter garden in the cold season with a good book and a cup of hot coffee, here the choice is yours …

Construction materials for the winter garden

Why aluminum winter garden

Winter garden can be built from wood, aluminum or PVC profiles. Combinations of these materials are also possible. If you already have a finished frame or want to install a winter garden or terrace frame made of wood or steel, then in this case it is necessary to protect the material of the wood or steel frame from environmental influences, to give an aesthetic, modern appearance. This is achieved by using such a modern technological material as aluminum, which protects a wooden or steel frame from the effects of precipitation and allows glazing a winter garden terrace with modern double-glazed windows and opening elements - windows with doors of various opening systems in various variations. In the case of a PVC structure, this material is used either to fill in the opening elements of the terrace or winter garden, or together with a frame made of more durable aluminum steel or wood. PVC structures most often need additional reinforcement with a more durable material. Therefore, a self-installed pvc structure without reinforcement can be used in the construction of small entrance vestibules or winter gardens and small terraces, but still using steel static amplifiers in the structure itself.
Aluminum for the construction of a winter garden is the material most suitable for the construction of a winter garden: light, durable, resistant to temperature fluctuations, moisture, does not deform like plastic and wood, does not crack or rust like steel. It is easy to handle. Aluminum winter garden terrace structures are painted in various colors (by powder painting or by anodizing). The aluminum profile is insulated with various polymeric materials. Due to the high strength of aluminum, the width of the profile can be less than 50 mm, increasing the glazing area, thus making the design of the winter garden more elegant.
Wood is a natural traditional material that gives the interior warmth and comfort. For the manufacture of the construction of the winter garden, mainly pine, spruce, oak wood is used. Racks and beams are connected into a spike. Arched elements can be made up of several layers of narrow planks, each of which is additionally connected with spikes. This design provides high strength, but, unfortunately, increases the width of the profile - up to ten centimeters or more. Due to the increase in the number and cross-section of wooden elements, the amount of light entering the room decreases. With a small terrace or winter garden, the whole structure may seem massive. It is also necessary to remember that wooden elements must be protected from moisture and other weather phenomena and temperature fluctuations. For this purpose, an aluminum profile system is used, which is located on a wooden frame and also serves to fasten glazing and opening elements of a terrace or winter garden. Such wood-aluminum structures are used in Europe and other countries. It is also necessary to treat the wooden frame and other elements with protective and decorative means.

PVC - Only the vertical parts of the glazing of the terrace or conservatory structure can be made from PVC profile systems. The systems are not intended for glass roofing and inclined elements. After some time of operation, pvc window system installed at an angle will start to leak.

ADVANTAGES OF THE WINTER GARDEN FROM ALUMINUM PROFILE

= Strength characteristics: aluminum is 7 times stronger than
wood, 2 times stronger than PVC

= Does not change physical properties under temperature and humidity fluctuations
= Light transmission properties of glazing in aluminum structures reach 95%
= Resistance to environmental influences
= Manufacturability variety of types and types of structures and opening elements: lift-slide, parallel-slide

= Ability to produce the most complex 3D structures (3D structures with different angles of profile mating)
= Reliability of fastening and operation of fittings during long-term operation without adjustments
= Technological and modern appearance of aluminum-modern material, light and fashionable, elegant and perfect, unique in combination with glass is an adornment of your home, an object of prestige and an unambiguous hint of your refined taste, unwavering status and style.

Aluminum winter garden is also

=Environmental friendly
=Technological excellence

= Lightness and ease of service
= Aesthetics and style
= individuality and variety
= Unlimited functionality

Advantages of the terrace from aluminum profile

= Environmental friendliness

= Resistance to the effects of the environment, acids, oils, oils, gas, stability to the stability to
= Reliable and durable: under normal operating conditions
lasts more than 50 years
= Durable: aluminum is 7 times stronger than wood, 2 times stronger than PVC
= Fire resistance, fire safety
= Structure opening systems allow
50-75% of the opening for passage, accordion system and folding panoramic doors to be freed
- 90%, which is impossible when using standard PVC and wood structures
= No significant restrictions on the dimensions of the structure for
due to the high load-bearing capacity of aluminum profiles
= Possibility of using electrical and mechanical drives of fittings
= Maintainability of fittings - easy to repair or replace
= The color scheme of the entire object according to any RAL sample (window and door = sashes match the color of the facade)
Aluminum structures of the TERRACE have a high light transmission
ability: the percentage of glazing reaches 95%

ALUMINUM OR PVC OR WOOD?

TYPES OF STRUCTURES FOR WHICH IT IS RECOMMENDED TO USE ALUMINUM PROFILE

Entrance doors installed in places with increased opening intensity
Stained-glass windows with an area of ​​more than 6 m2
Spatial structures: roof-dome structures, skylights, winter gardens
Structures with practically no limits on bending: large flat or curved
in terms of facades, window structures
"Deaf" structures of large sizes, especially above the first floor (when installing double-glazed windows from the street)
Fire protection structures: doors, partitions
Windows on height above 70 m (starting from the 20th floor)
Dark colored windows installed on the sunny side of the building and in regions with a hot climate
Windows and doors for hi-tech and loft style houses, premium buildings
Integral full-size structures of interior (office) partitions
Structures that allow using a wide variety of shapes, sizes and methods
dividing light openings

REQUIREMENTS FOR ASSEMBLING AND INSTALLATION OF STRUCTURES

Presence of strict standards and tolerances during installation (windows and doors must have clear geometric characteristics
):
- door assembly tolerance - ± 0. 5 mm
- window assembly tolerance - ± 0.5 mm

ADVANTAGES OF THE WINTER GARDEN FROM ALUMINUM PROFILE

Possibility of painting profiles in various colors from the outside and inside allows
to harmoniously fit windows and doors into the architecture of any building
No electrostatic profiles (do not attract dirt and dust)

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PVC AND WOOD

U PVC module elasticity is the lowest: E \u003d 2.47-2.98 N / mm, for wood
across the fibers it is equal to E \u003d 50 N / mm, for aluminum alloys -
E \u003d 71N / mm. For this reason, in order to improve the strength parameters
it is necessary to reinforce PVC profiles with a metal reinforcement, which
is subject to corrosion during operation
The difference in the dimensions of the light opening for aluminum and PVC structures
can reach 40 mm in height and width, which is up to 8% of the area PVC, therefore
processing companies suspend the installation of PVC windows at temperatures below
-10…-15°C. At the same time, at a surface temperature of
profile + 40°C in the sun, PVC gradually softens, and therefore
its strength characteristics deteriorate
A number of manufacturers of accessories for aluminum systems guarantee
more than 1,000,000 door opening / closing cycles.
PVC systems are not used for the manufacture of doors installed in places with increased opening intensity
PVC systems are significantly inferior to aluminum systems in terms of the possibility of glazing cells of a large area. Therefore, the structures of building facades,
domes, large-area lanterns can only be made from
aluminum profiles.
Aggressive environment in large industrial cities
pollutes the surface of any structure. In view of this, for PVC it ​​is necessary to
avoid products containing solvents, the use of which
leads to stains or discoloration of the profile

CONS OF PVC AND WOODEN STRUCTURES OF THE WINTER GARDEN

= Smaller light opening = Fewer opening cycles

= High coefficient of linear expansion

= Low modulus

= Dependence of the mechanical properties of the PROFILE

the entire structure of the terrace or veranda was made.

Our designers and technologists develop and agree with the customer draft design of a terrace or veranda , which takes into account all the wishes of the customer, taking into account the physical properties of materials, as well as bends, bay windows, elevations and depressions, width and height of spans, snow and wind loads. Also, when designing a terrace or veranda , the material from which the load-bearing elements of the structure of the terrace and veranda (aluminum or PVC plastic) will be made are agreed, and opening elements (windows, doors, transoms and anti-aircraft hatches) are agreed - according to technology, up to 50 % area should open.

Decisive elements in the construction of terraces and verandas are the basic structure of the frame and the material of the main structure. Terrace and veranda material decides not only the appearance, but also has a great influence on stability, thermal insulation, functionality and of course, cost. The most common materials for construction of terrace and porch frames are pvc and aluminum profile.

What shape should the future winter garden have ? For many customers, this is a difficult question. Often the design of the winter garden should be perceived as a smooth transition to a residential building. On the contrary, other customers consciously want to make a contrast.

The roof of the conservatory terrace and porch is decisive here. With roof trusses, there are in principle 3 common variants of the roof of the conservatory of the terrace or veranda :

= singly straight or sloping

= gable

= multifaceted

Carrying structures of terraces and verandas - Roof frame

The carrier of the aluminum profile ts aluminium (Germany), or from the profile "Ava" (Germany), or from the profile "Ava" (German) )

As an option - Steel metal frame (in case of using a domestic system made of aluminum or pvc) in our German aluminum profile system TS Aluminum Gmbh, static steel reinforcing profiles are already provided inside the system and therefore there is no need to build a separate steel frame

as an economy version (not preferably) PVC KBB plastic profile (in the case of the use of a carrier of steel)

a winter garden of aluminum with a steel static amplification inside the profile

Croilus from a winter garden of the terrace ALUMINUM

WINTER GARDEN FRONTS ALUMINUM TERRACE WITH OPENING ELEMENTS

WINTER GARDEN FRONTS ALUMINUM TERRACE WITH OPENING

Profile systems of the design of the frame and roof for the "cold" and "warm" winter garden

cage of the winter garden of aluminum

"Cold" unheated winter garden of aluminum

Material material: ALIMOMEN Aluminum (produced in Germany) with static reinforcement of the aluminum frame with internal reinforcing steel profiles to resist snow and wind loads.

For cold winter gardens terraces and verandas, we use the aluminum profile TS Aluminum (Germany), Alutech (economy option) ALT 100, ALT GS106, ALT C 48

"Warm" heated winter garden

Frame material: TS Aluminum thermal break profile (made in Germany) with static reinforcement of the aluminum frame with internal reinforcing steel profiles to resist snow and wind loads.

For warm winter gardens we use aluminum profile TS Aluminum (Germany), "Alutech" (economy option) series ALT F50 , ALT W62, ALT GS106, ALT W72 aluminum winter garden

Roof frame material: Aluminum profile without thermal break TS Aluminum (made in Germany) with static reinforcement of the aluminum frame with internal reinforcing steel profiles to resist snow and wind loads.

For cold winter gardens terraces and verandas, we use the aluminum profile TS Aluminum (Germany), Alutech (economy option)   ALT 100, ALT GS106, ALT C 48

"Heated" winter garden aluminum

Roof frame material: Aluminum profile with thermal break TS Aluminum (produced in Germany) with static reinforcement of the aluminum frame with internal reinforcing steel profiles to resist snow and wind loads.

For warm winter gardens, we use the aluminum profile TS Aluminum (Germany), "Alutech" (economy option) series ALT F50, ALT W62, ALT GS106, ALT W72

pvc profile garden

For “warm” winter gardens of terraces and verandas, if the customer wishes, we use the KBE profile of the systems KBE 58, KBE 70, KBE 76

For this PVC option, most likely you will need additional load-bearing frame made of steel profile PVC does not meet the requirements of the required structural rigidity for certain snow loads and dimensions of the structure itself.

What are the designs of the winter garden terraces and verandas.

Basic structural elements of the frame and roof of the winter garden

A distinctive feature of the construction of the winter garden is a special profile system for construction and glazing TS Aluminum. Other profile systems are mainly used for glazing the facades of administrative buildings.

Winter from the TS Aluminum profile system - a special system for the construction and glazing of the winter garden of the porch terrace with an elegant modern design, German reliability and resistance to snow and wind loads with excellent thermal characteristics, specially designed for the terrace of the veranda of the winter garden and has been manufactured in Germany for more than 30 years.

"Mae Akontse" in the design and construction of a private garden, terrace, veranda or canopy in the "cold" version uses a special profile system "TS Aluminum" (Germany) for Winter Gardens, Verandas, Terraces , designed by German specialists and manufactured in Germany.

Mae "Mae Akontse" will offer you unique built-in windows and doors in sliding, sliding or "accordion" version from the German profile system "TS Aluminum" (Germany) , which will create the effect of open space and will allow you to be together with nature. For economic options "Mae Akontse" when designing and manufacturing Winter Garden, Terrace, Veranda or Canopy uses with a standard profile system for facade and window-door structures from aluminum profile "Alutech".

Creating a winter garden from a "warm" aluminum profile is essential if you plan to use your oasis all year round. The design of such a profile includes a special thermal bridge that prevents the structure from freezing. The profile has a high coefficient of resistance to heat transfer, which allows you to keep warm in your building even with severe frosts outside the window at minimal energy costs.


Warm variant Winter garden, terraces, verandas must be equipped with a heating system: underfloor heating or heating radiators.
"Mae Akontse" when designing and manufacturing Winter Garden, Terrace, Veranda or Canopy in the "warm" version uses a special profile system "TSAluminium" (Germany) for Winter Gardens Verandah, Terrace, designed by German specialists and manufactured in Germany. "Mae Akontse" will offer you for the "warm" version of the Winter Garden, Terrace, Veranda unique built-in windows and doors in sliding, sliding or "accordion" version from the German profile system "TS Aluminum" (Germany) , which will create open space effect and allow you to be together with nature. For economy options , when designing and manufacturing a “warm” Winter Garden, Terrace, Veranda, “Mae Akontse”, also uses a standard profile system for facade and window-door structures of aluminum profile "Alutech" series: ALT F50, ALT W62, ALT GS106, ALT W72. If during the construction of a warm or cold winter garden you decide to use a PVC profile instead of an aluminum profile, then "Mae Akonce" will offer you the KBE profile system when designing and manufacturing a "warm" as well as a cold Winter Garden, Terrace, Veranda : series KBE 58, KBE 70, KBE 76, KBE 88. It is important to know that when arranging a winter garden using a warm aluminum profile, special attention must be paid to protecting plants from an excess of sun - additional sun protection elements will be required. A warm winter garden on a clear frosty day will be able to collect enough sunlight to warm up the entire structure, and to maintain optimal temperature conditions on hot days, you need to take care of cooling the room. For these purposes, specially designed climate systems are used that are able to maintain the optimum temperature inside the winter garden.

Infills for terrace winter garden facades - glazing elements and terrace opening elements

Winter garden glazing

Double-glazed windows \ glass make up the main area of ​​the winter garden terrace and veranda, the illumination (darkness) of the internal space affects. Glasses can be ordinary (transparent), colored, tinted in bulk, frosted, energy-saving, protective, safe, etc.

When glazing the winter garden of the terrace and veranda , safety glass and double-glazed windows are used, where tempered glass is placed on the outside (under mechanical action, it crumbles into small parts that cannot cause injury), and the inner glass in the double-glazed window is installed with triplex (glasses glued together with a film) . If the triplex is damaged, the glass remains in the opening and guarantees the safety of those inside. These characteristics are necessary for when glazing inclined parts (roof) of the terrace and veranda - vertical parts can be glazed with ordinary glass, but for large openings and for greater strength and safety, it is recommended to use triplex or tempered safety glass.

Roof glazing material:

= C energy-saving 24-50mm thick, with M1 glass in various variations: transparent, with "triplex" glass, with tempered glass, tinted, with a protective film.

Integrated roof glazing elements:

= windows from an aluminum profile system with a thermal extension of ts aluminium (pr-va Germany) with an electric \ mechanical pimps type 9021 facade:

= single-chamber double-glazed window, incl. energy-saving 24-50mm thick, with M1 glass in various variations: transparent, with "triplex" glass, with tempered glass, tinted, with a protective film.

Integrated glazing elements of the façade glazing:

= Doors\Windows one\two\three...leaf, turning, tilt-and-turn, sliding, parallel-sliding\diverting, "accordion" type from Aluminum profile system with Thermal extension of TS aluminium (pr-va Germany)

Winter Garden opening elements

= two \ two \ .. eight shameful, lifting, parallel-shaped accordion", etc.

Windows turning rods

= Roofing windows of the shift and phymic types with an electo / mechanical drive for opening

General technical characteristics of the winter garden:

Width: 902 20 depth: 0.5-14.00 m, other sizes are possible when measured in the calculation.

Height: top 1.9-3.5 m, bottom 1.9-3.5 m, maximum height possible up to 3.50 m

Roof: slope angle 0 - 45” *according to calculations

Profile: aluminum profile with thermal break TS Aluminum (made in Germany) with static reinforcement with internal steel profiles to resist snow and wind loads. In the roof part, a profile with an integrated gutter. A closed/open gutter with a drainage pipe is integrated in the vertical rack. In vertical and horizontal posts and crossbars steel reinforcing profile according to static calculation. From the outer part of the roof, the rafter profiles are made for convenient fastening and operation of sun protection elements.

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