If it is particularly drafty on your patio – even on less gusty days – it may be a good idea to purchase a windbreak. Depending on how often and how strong your outdoor area is hit by gusts of wind, you should choose a more or less stable option. It’s not just the size and design that play a role here, but above all the material. In addition, there are short-term solutions that can be implemented quickly, such as sun sails, wooden elements and side awnings. But long-term solutions (such as a hedge) are also useful, but they take more time to implement. We will present both options in more detail below.
A particularly flexible and inexpensive windbreak for the terrace is the awning: available in different sizes and colors, the water-repellent square is stretched vertically at four points of your choice in the garden using fastening ropes (which are already included in the scope of delivery). According to the manufacturer, the material is not only environmentally friendly, tear-resistant, mold and stain resistant – but it also contains integrated UV protection.
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So that you are not exposed to strong gusts, we recommend a protective barrier that is between 1.80 and two meters high. A classic wooden wall, for example, is also well suited for the terrace, as it acts as a wind and privacy screen at the same time. The material is particularly durable and weather-resistant, and it also visually enhances any garden. Here too, you can choose between different sizes, designs and materials such as fir and spruce wood, bamboo or plastic. There are even already slanted wooden fence panels that you can combine with others. Installation is usually carried out at the edge of the terrace or directly on a fence.
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A normal awning that has been installed on the house is primarily used for sun protection – and can withstand light rain showers. But did you know that there are also models that can be attached to the side and thus serve as a windbreak for the terrace? Extendable side awnings are particularly practical and can only be used when necessary, i.e. on windy days. Depending on the manufacturer, there are different sizes in different colors. The housing is attached directly to the house wall, but you do not need any special previous knowledge for installation.
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Admittedly, a trellis with a planter actually only works as a windbreak when the plant has grown over the entire trellis. This takes time and patience – but once the ivy, vine or a climbing rose has spread over the trellis, you can not only enjoy the beautiful view: you have also created a natural wind and privacy screen for the terrace, which enhances your garden visually enhanced.
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A wire basket filled with stones is also called a gabion. In the past, the massive walls were mainly used in the construction of roads and paths, but these days they are also increasingly found in the gardens of many private homes. The stone baskets have the advantage that they can act as a natural privacy and windbreak for the terrace – and at the same time as a raised bed or herb spiral. The cavities also offer space for small animals (e.g. lizards) and insects. Gabions are particularly durable because they are resistant to all weather conditions.
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There are also long-term solutions for the patio, such as a hedge. It serves as a natural wind and privacy screen in the garden, but takes a lot of time until it reaches the necessary size. Specimens such as the tree of life, the yew or false cypress grow particularly densely. Hornbeam and European beech let more light (and wind) through, but are also good as windbreaks. In particularly stormy regions such as the North and Baltic Seas, robust hedges made of field maple or hawthorn are recommended.
As an alternative to the hedge, you can also build (or have) a wall that serves as a windbreak for the terrace all year round. Significantly more expensive to purchase, but also more durable, the massive structure should be at least 1.80 meters high. However, before you decide on a wall, you should think carefully about your choice of material: the stones should not only suit your garden, but also your house (or apartment). Once the wall is up, it will be difficult to reverse your decision.
Source: “My Beautiful Garden”
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