Planning a terrace from A-Z

Planning a patio can be very diverse, considering the possible sizes, shapes, construction situations and additional technical requirements. In recent years, the last aspect in particular has had a major influence on the type and requirements of planning. In the following, we would like to offer specialist dealers, end users, architects and project managers some guidance to help them assess what is suitable for each individual case and make our planning processes transparent.

Checklist

Our Checklist is the basis for all planning and is at the very beginning of a request. With the help of the key questions and predefined fields, all the important data required to create a meaningful draft is requested. As part of the checklist, the outline provided also often eliminates the need for questions. In this way, nothing is forgotten, all data is stored in just one document, easily transferable and already available before the actual consultation. This simplifies communication between customer and specialist dealer enormously and helps to create more structured processes. If you have any questions about technical terms or queries about measurements or similar, the Specialist dealer or our distribution gladly at your disposal.
The checklist can also provide clarification in advance when planning with the online planner, but is not absolutely necessary as the guided planning software takes you step-by-step through the planning aspects.

Online planner for initial offers

The online planners for decking with planks or slabs and for roofing are exclusively available to our specialist dealers. Once you have applied for access, you will be able to plan the quantities of typical decking for single-family homes, for example, and receive a guide price as well as material specifications and a cutting list. This gives you everything you need to prepare a quotation, which you can download directly from the online planner if required. This saves time and is also ideal for use during consultations in the showroom. This makes planning together with customers on site child’s play and leaves little room for careless mistakes or misunderstandings.

Fachhändller bei der Beratung
UK-Konstruktion mit dem Dielen-Planer

Planning request to the project team

As already mentioned, the classic 20 m² terrace of a detached house no longer represents the majority of projects. The trend in the property sector is towards balconies in apartment buildings and spacious roof terraces, which means that planners have to deal with completely different guidelines and requirements. As this can sometimes be very demanding and tricky, this is where our trained project team comes into play. This team undergoes regular training and always plans decking projects using the latest technology. By working closely with product development, we sometimes explicitly develop decking solutions for a wide range of challenges such as wind suction load, drainage and much more.

After the initial contact and successful completion of the checklist, the first step is the design proposal for the laying pattern in order to finalize both the laying direction and the top layer. As soon as the design proposal has been approved by the customer, the detailed planning, including the material list, begins with the CAD program.

Projektplanung
Projektplanung

CAD design

The program enables our project team to present technical solutions precisely and comprehensibly, with all the necessary dimensions and at all construction levels, such as height compensation, substructure, fastening of the substructure and, if necessary, fastening of the decking. Technical details such as drainage, stairs, minimum weight, higher point loads or slopes can also be taken into account.
Despite these sometimes complex planning elements, the final design remains easy to understand thanks to a clear legend and explanations. All of this is crucial so that the planning draft can also serve as an ideal tool for laying on the construction site.
Projektentwurf
Projektentwurf

3D visualization

A 3D visualization can be requested to support the project design. The advantage here is the user-friendly representation of the surface in three levels: Substructure, additional structures such as stairs or landings and finally the decking. Even supplementary elements such as a pool or privacy fence can be incorporated into this visualization. This gives the client an accurate picture of the project in various dimensions and perspectives. This visualization can be called up very simply via a link, without the need to purchase an additional program.

3D-Visualisierung mit Vario-Konstruktion
3D-Visualisierung mit Deckbelag