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House-side roof structure

A canopy is about span and support, but also about how the structure belongs to the garden and facade. The selected photos show frames, pergolas and roofs that organize exterior space.

House-side roof structure

Parameters

Location
private residential project
Scope
roof frame, posts, beams, preparation for covering
Material
structural steel profiles
Finish
powder coating / galvanizing depending on exposure
Year
2024

01

Challenge

Create a stable structure without too many supports and without visual noise near the facade.

02

Solution

Steel frames were arranged as a simple grid of posts and beams, proportioned to the terrace and building line.

03

Result

The roof creates a functional outdoor zone while keeping a light technical steel character.

Technical

  • posts and beams from closed profiles
  • preparation for polycarbonate or glass covering
  • anchoring selected for substrate
  • frame geometry matched to slopes

Process

  1. 01

    terrace and existing facade survey

  2. 02

    span and support-count selection

  3. 03

    frame installation and covering preparation check

Gallery

Steel structures

Dark pergola frame by a contemporary house.
Dark pergola frame by a contemporary house.
Terrace canopy with a light steel structure.
Terrace canopy with a light steel structure.
Roof frame running along the facade.
Roof frame running along the facade.
Outdoor lounge zone under a light steel structure.
Outdoor lounge zone under a light steel structure.