Browse Forums General Discussion Re: Covering Alfresco Area - Door / Something else? 2Oct 06, 2016 11:13 am Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Covering Alfresco Area - Door / Something else? 3Oct 06, 2016 11:51 am StructuralBIMGuy Hi Its You will need to put up more photos and info.ie Is the alfresco floor slab or paving, size beam supporting the roof,,budget,etc,etc Unless your roof is structurally sound it won't support heavy glass doors You might want to consider having something custom engineered/made with aluminium and specialised fixings/supports... Have replaced the link in first post with pic.. Thanks Re: Covering Alfresco Area - Door / Something else? 5Oct 10, 2016 8:51 pm Hi Its Hmm you have me stumped with retractable? I was thinking one of these https://www.google.com.au/search?q=encl ... JwaAwd9lD- which 1. Allows light in 2. Extends the area beyond the roof 3. Partially enclosed In/out side room 4. It's called a waterfall window.. visually effective when rain runs down the sides..nice feature It would be easy enough to make the frames out of timber and have it glazed What's your budget? Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Covering Alfresco Area - Door / Something else? 6Oct 11, 2016 7:29 am StructuralBIMGuy Hi Its Hmm you have me stumped with retractable? I was thinking one of these https://www.google.com.au/search?q=encl ... JwaAwd9lD- which 1. Allows light in 2. Extends the area beyond the roof 3. Partially enclosed In/out side room 4. It's called a waterfall window.. visually effective when rain runs down the sides..nice feature It would be easy enough to make the frames out of timber and have it glazed What's your budget? Thanks.. We haven't thought of a budget yet as we didn't know what all we can do about that space.. Dont think we have much space outside the area for the waterfall window as there is a wooden fence door which will open right next to it.. Re: Covering Alfresco Area - Door / Something else? 7Oct 15, 2016 5:04 pm You could install one of these http://www.stratco.com.au/products/home ... nt-blinds/ which are a bit like a window screen but designed for outdoors and have channels on each side. They let the breeze in but will keep the wind out. Not sure about price range though. Re: Covering Alfresco Area - Door / Something else? 8Oct 16, 2016 3:43 pm Hi, Was at a restaurant last weekend & they had these on their walls surrounding the dining area. http://www.ziptrak.com.au/gallery/outdoor-blinds/ Was the clear vynl cafe style material. Got a life, just can't find it! got it. thanks. I was looking for word ' Adobe' and added filter. all good. 12 12969 CDC Housing Code 3 When to apply Floor Area external face of wall vs Gross Floor Area internal face of wall. Reading thru CDC Housing Code 3, lets take a lot 915sqm.… 0 11641 I work with owner, he/she is my man on the ground and I instruct them when to visit the site and take photos and I have other tools in the bag. 4 9618 |