Mallorca - How to turn your terrace into an oasis of well-being

Your Mallorca terrace - outdoor living room and oasis of well-being

Much more than just a place in the shade: modern awning systems, bioclimatic pergolas and flexible patio glazing turn the roof into a home.

There's no doubt about it: Mallorca is a unique fresh air pleasure park, and not just in midsummer. With more than 300 days of sunshine a year and average daily temperatures that you would hardly dream of between Flensburg and Freiburg, the Spanish Mediterranean island is the place to be for property owners to spend time outdoors from January to December. In other words: open the door - and head out onto the terrace, balcony or patio garden to enjoy the Mediterranean open-air living to the full!

This seemingly limitless outdoor idyll on Mallorca has its drawbacks, however. The outdoor thermometer reading between Palma and Pollensa often climbs to sauna-like Celsius degrees in midsummer, the humidity sometimes fluctuates between drizzlingly humid and ice-cold all year round, and it always starts raining out of the blue. Or the wind blows, sometimes strong, sometimes weak.

To protect yourself on the terrace, balcony or in the garden of your Mallorca property from such unwanted, Mediterranean weather phenomena like sun, heat, rain or wind, outdoor areas of properties can be equipped with ultra-modern shading systems such as awnings and rain-repellent pergolas. „The possibilities for transforming a terrace into a completely weatherproof living area are many and varied“, says Holger Fischer, Managing Director of the company „f&b Mosquiteras S.L.“ in Santa Ponsa, Mallorca. Since 1997, his company has specialized in the installation of high-quality awning and pergola systems for homeowners in Mallorca.

"Such a system, originally conceived purely as sun protection, is now capable of transforming the outdoor area of a property into an additional living space all year round," says Fischer.

Depending on requirements, structural specifications and, of course, budget, there are various options to choose from.

Mallorca classics with a new look: The awning

The awning is still one of the classics among the most popular shading systems for terraces and balconies on Mallorca. The reason is simple: awnings are relatively easy to install – and can be extended and retracted by hand or at the touch of a button as required. However, modern awning systems differ from their predecessors from the 60s or 70s. „The choice of fabric and frame colors is huge. The awnings can also be fitted with LED spots and light strips to create an atmospheric ambience at night," explains Hoger Fischer from „f&b“. He only uses high-quality awning systems from the leading German brand manufacturer „Weinor“. „Each awning is customized by us according to individual wishes and specifications and installed with precision“. The customer can also decide on the color and shape of their awning.

 

When it does rain...

In contrast to folding arm awnings,  textile patio covers stand on their own posts. The textile awnings can be retracted and extended in a similar way to a convertible. They are particularly suitable as sun protection for larger patio areas and, depending on the fabric, can also provide protection from showers. Rain drainage is via a post or can be controlled using telescopic posts.

Against sun, wind and rain: The  bioclimatic pergola „So-called bioclimatic pergolas“ are brand new in our range, says Holger Fischer from „f&b“.  Depending on the weather and temperature, the slats of the pergola roof open and close. If the solar radiation is high, for example, the slats are opened to prevent a greenhouse effect. In bad weather, rain, cold and wind, on the other hand, the slats close again so that it remains comfortable under the roof.

With the help of additional vertical awnings or () glazing, these high-tech pergolas can be used to create weather-independent, habitable outdoor areas.

A winter garden in Mallorca: The chic glass oasis

For many years, "f&b" has also been offering glass oases from the German premium manufacturer Weinor. () Glass oases extend the living space and prolong the outdoor season considerably. This is because the patio can often be used very well from before the start of spring until late in the fall. Even on sunny winter days, cold winter gardens store enough heat to make your stay pleasant. What's more, thanks to flexible, frameless sliding glass doors, the conservatory can be transformed from a closed glass house into an open garden area in no time at all. With the help of the matching infrared heater from Weinor, you can also create a cozy atmosphere on cooler days and evenings.

 

Further information:

Company "f&b"

C/. Mediterraneo 61, Local 1

Industrial area Son

Bugadelles Santa Ponsa

Tel. 971 696 979,

www.f-und-b.com