Glass ceiling ... which one to choose, mobile or fixed?
The glass ceilings, together with the enclosure, form the perfect solution to add useful meters to a home, and an extra space to enjoy each time of year without any inconvenience or external discomfort. Uncertainty comes when deciding on the roof, which would be better? ... Does this suit my terrace or not? ... Is the mobile roof more comfortable for daily use?
To these series of questions we are going to try to find the answers, demonstrate and classify the ¨pro and ¨contra.
Glass ceilings are made with the same tempered glass as the enclosures, just as insulating, just as resistant, just as safe. In addition, they can be customized to the client's demand and for your comfort, this can be rain sensors, camera windows, framed glass or not, the types of opening ...
The Fixed Roof with its elegant design and high durability make it perfect for many types of terraces, attics, premises or hotels. The fixed ceiling plates are not only available in a glass variant, the alternative can be: polycarbonate or sandwich panel, depending on the level of light they let in.
Some factors must be taken into account:
- Climate : will determine the degree of insulation and resistance of the roof. Suitable for areas with cold climates.
- Orientation : it is essential to know the orientation of the house to specify whether it is necessary to equip the roofs with solar filter, ventilation.
- Functionality : with the simplest installation, they adapt better to any site without the need to install additional mechanisms.
- Views : if the house has privileged views, it is better to choose the roof that preserves the panoramic view to enjoy starry nights.
- Portfolio : much cheaper than mobile roofs.
Mobile roof
This type of roof is perfect to cover porches, terraces or interior patios. This type of roof will turn your terrace or patio into a space completely protected from inclement weather and will once again become an outdoor area at the touch of a button.
It is the most demanded option for its design and comfort. The mobile roofs can be manual or motorized. With an opening of almost 80% they provide luminosity, insulate against adverse weather conditions in winter and allow you to enjoy the natural heat in summer, since they open and close very easily.
- highly customizable, adapting to the needs of each client.
- double glass, tempered and laminated
- variation in type of actuation: manual with pole / spindle / motorized with pushbutton or remote control.
- possibility of incorporating sun-wind-rain sensor
- home automation system from your mobile
The inconveniences involved in installing this type of ceiling:
- require more expensive maintenance
- They require an alternative opening system (in case the power goes out, the motor will stop working)
- will generate a noise when opening / closing
- insulation relative to fixed ceilings is not so perfect.
Deducing from the advantages and disadvantages set out above, we hope that you have already created an opinion which will be the system that best suits your home. If the idea was to make the most of the home's garden, without losing the advantages of having such an area in the home, the installation of a mobile roof is ideal.
