Wind protection for the terrace: ideas and options
Wind protection for the terrace for cooler days
As wind breezes bring increasingly fresher weather, many head indoors. There are various ways to protect the terrace from wind. What matters is what you like best and fits your budget.
The following options are available as wind protection:
- Wind protection wall made of various materials, such as wood, metal, WPC or glass
- Stone windbreak wall
- Plants in the form of hedges and bushes
- Trellis with plants
- Fences and walls
It's not just fences and hedges that are suitable as wind protection for the garden. With exotic ornamental grasses...
Hedges and bushes
The Western arborvitae is a fast-growing and undemanding shrub with dense growth and evergreen needles. If you are planning for the long term and have a little more time, you can plant a hedge and trim and shape the height and width flexibly. The green creates an idyllic place. The hedge should ideally grow very densely and be green all year round. The following hedges are evergreen:
- yew
- Thuja
- Cypress
- Cherry laurel
Hedges also provide food and nesting opportunities for many insects and birds.
Fence as a windbreak
Optimal wind protection fences impress with their compactness and stability. They help to avoid drafts by not having too large gaps between the elements and by their waterproof design. Consider the size of your patio and property. Make sure that the overall picture is harmonious and that the sun's rays still come through. After all, most people prefer to spend time on the terrace in the warm season. Ideal materials are:
- Wood
- aluminum
Wood creates coziness thanks to its natural appearance. However, windbreaks made from this material require maintenance. Applying glaze every now and then and refreshing the color is essential to ensure it retains its weather resistance. The upper limit of the fencing is determined by the local building regulations. The fence should have the minimum height of the people on the terrace. Walls also offer perfect wind protection.
Trellis and wind protection: You can use trellises for this
You can also beautify your terrace with greenery and at the same time protect yourself from the wind with planted trellises. This works particularly well with a frame that is as densely overgrown as possible. They are available in a variety of sizes and formats. For example, the following are suitable for perennial planting on the trellis:
- ivy
- grapevine
- Climbing rose and hydrangea
- Clematis
You can also add plants to an existing fence, such as a wire mesh fence. In addition to wind protection, you also benefit from privacy screens and shade is provided in summer.
If it's windy, a day or evening on the patio can be uncomfortable. A windbreak such as a fence, trellis or a shrub is an ideal remedy. Consider in advance which material and design you prefer.