As a rule of thumb, it can be said that a building permit must be applied for a glazed terrace. However, there are differences in practices between building inspections in different localities, so we encourage you to contact a Lumon expert, who will be happy to help with permit matters.

Above all, a glazed terrace needs a frost-free foundation. In most cases the terrace can be built on an already existing patio.

A Lumon terrace glazing is always tailor-made. The price of Lumon terrace glazing is influenced by high-quality raw materials and our service model, which covers everything from design to installation and user guidance. Read more about the terrace glazing price in our blog or ask our experts to visit the site for a free planning and cost estimate visit. During the planning visit, you will receive more information about the purchase of glazing and an offer for the glazing that is just right for you.

The installation time depends on the scope of the work. The installation of terrace glazing doors takes a professional one working day on average. If it is a complex terrace including foundations, aluminum frame, glass roof and doors, the work duration is naturally longer. Ask for an estimate of the work duration in connection with the cost estimate.

When designing the terrace glazing, the opening directions of the glass walls are defined according to the customer’s needs. It is possible to choose a key lock for Lumon terrace glazing, which enables the glazing to be locked from the outside as well.

Lumon terrace glazing has a durable aluminum structure and simple glass panes, so in winter at night or when no sun, the temperature drops close to the outside air. After glazing, the terrace is therefore an uninsulated, cold space. The furniture of which must be adapted to the outdoor conditions. However, the glass terrace substantially reduces the amount of dust, wind and snow that enters the terrace. However, the glazed terrace heats up significantly faster when the sun is shining, causing the temperature difference between the outside space and the glazed terrace to increase.

Naturally, the terrace heats up with the summer sunshine, but you can make it easier by opening all the terrace glazing, so that the draft cools the hot air a little. Visor blinds in the glass roof and doors also prevent direct sunlight and temperature rise. Learn more about the blinds.

The glass is 6-12 mm thick tempered glass that requires a strong impact to break. Tempered safety glass withstands shocks, bending and temperature fluctuations many times over compared to ordinary glass. When broken, tempered glass shatters into small, blunt-ended chips that do not pose a serious risk of injury.

Lumon terrace glazing protects the terrace from wind and storms, but the glazing is not completely sealed, as the terrace also needs ventilation. On rainy and windy days, a little water can get on the terrace, because the terrace is still a semi-outdoor space, although better protected than before. There is usually an opening between the Lumon glass roof and the top profile, the size of which depends on the height difference of the roof. It is part of the normal installation method. Read above more about ventilation.

If the thickness of the terrace glass is 6-8 mm, the following shades can be chosen for the terrace glass in addition to clear glass: green, gray, brown, satinato and stippolyte.

The terrace glazing and roof profiles are polyester powder coated and there are three standard colors to choose from: white (RAL9016), light gray (RAL9006) and dark gray (RAL7024). For a special order, the colour tone can be selected from the RAL colour chart, in which case there are a total of 210 different colour options.

Lumon retractable terrace glazing are glass walls for your terrace or patio that slide easily along a low track and fold open. The innovative system means that you can have a fully protected sunroom or terrace, an open and breezy patio space, or a partial windbreak – simply by positioning the glass walls in different ways! Lumon retractable glazing is easy to use. Simply use the handle to open the first panel, and then slide the remaining panels along the track and fold them open against the first panel.

Lumon terrace glazing is better understood as three season rooms rather than four season sunrooms. Unlike a four season sunroom, which is typically just a regular insulated room with standard double paned windows, our glass walls can slide open and retract fully for maximum flexibility.
Lumon terrace glazing is not intended to be a thermal space like indoor rooms but rather a protected outdoor space that enhances the comfort and usability of your patio while maintaining that essential outdoor flavour.

In a milder climates, homeowners typically find that they can enjoy their terrace with a Lumon Glazing system all year round.
Colder climates have a shorter patio or terrace season, but depending on the orientation of the terrace, you might still find that you can use it on sunny days in the winter.
In both climates, adding a heat source (such as a terrace heater, electric fireplace, or other heat source) to your Lumon terrace glazing can extend the patio season substantially.

Unfortunately not. Our glazing systems are single glazed, tempered panels with 2-3mm gaps between the glass to allow for adequate ventilation of your outdoor living space. They are not thermally rated to act as an interior-exterior barrier.

Yes, we have done many interior applications.

No, our roofs are fixed structures to eliminate issues with snow load, wind load, and drainage. However, our glass walls are fully retractable.

Yes, every type of terrace glazing can be equipped with a locking mechanism.

We do not recommend the use of a pressure washer on your glass roof, as it can damage the rubber seals that hold your roof panels in place. It’s best not to use a pressure washer on your glass walls either.

For both the glass roof and the glazing systems, we recommend using mild household cleaning products or soapy water on the surface. Cleaning glass with a long-handled squeegee will give you the best results.