# Terrace enclosures in Alicante.

> Terrace enclosures in Alicante and the Costa Blanca: glass curtains, sliding glass, fixed and retractable roofs and pergolas. What to choose, how it is fitted.

## How do you enclose a terrace?

A terrace in Alicante is enclosed in two parts, the sides and the roof. The sides take glass curtains, frameless sliding glass or insulated curtains for winter use. Overhead goes a fixed roof, a retractable roof or a pergola. Orientation, wind, sea salt and how you use the space decide the mix. A technician measures before the quote.

## Which combination does your terrace need?

We start from what you want to achieve, not from the product.

| What you want | Sides | Roof |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stop the wind and keep the sea view | Glass curtains | Fixed roof or pergola |
| Use the terrace in winter too | Insulated curtains | Fixed roof |
| Open up to the sky in summer | Curtains or sliding glass | Retractable roof or bioclimatic pergola |
| Quick shade without enclosing the sides | Open | Tensioned fabric pergola |

## What should you check before enclosing a terrace?

Four things decide the system, and the site visit is the right moment to look at them, before the quote.

- Orientation and sun hours: a south-facing terrace needs shade or ventilation in summer.
- Wind and sea salt near the coast: they affect the fittings and the type of roof.
- The owners’ community and the town hall: in many buildings an enclosure needs their approval.
- The existing floor and ceiling: they decide the tracks and how the structure is fixed.

## Which systems are used to enclose a terrace?

- [Glass curtains](https://luneks.es/en/glass-curtains/): Glass panels with no vertical frames that stack to one side.
- [Frameless sliding glass](https://luneks.es/en/frameless-sliding-glass/): Glass panels that slide behind one another, for wide openings.
- [Insulated glass curtains](https://luneks.es/en/insulated-glass-curtains/): Double glazing for using the terrace in winter too.
- [Retractable roofs](https://luneks.es/en/retractable-roofs/): A roof that opens and closes with the weather.
- [Fixed roofs](https://luneks.es/en/fixed-roofs/): A permanent roof in glass, polycarbonate or sandwich panel.
- [Bioclimatic pergola](https://luneks.es/en/bioclimatic-pergola/): Adjustable louvres that control sun, shade and airflow.
- [Tensioned fabric pergola](https://luneks.es/en/tensioned-fabric-pergola/): Shade from fabric on an aluminium frame, with no building work.

## What is the process?

The same four steps for every system, from the first call to installation.

1. **Tell us about your space.** By phone, WhatsApp or the form: what you want to enclose, where it is and how you plan to use it.
2. **Site visit and measuring.** A technician sees the site, takes measurements and checks the floor, ceiling and orientation. Timing: (to be confirmed).
3. **Fixed quote.** You receive the system, materials and delivery time in writing. Timing: (to be confirmed).
4. **Made to measure and installed.** The system is made to fit your opening and we install it at your home or business. Timing: (to be confirmed).

## Questions about terrace enclosures

### How much does it cost to enclose a terrace?

It depends on the size, the systems combined and the finishes. We do not publish prices: the quote is prepared after visiting and measuring the terrace.

### Can a terrace be enclosed without building work?

Yes, in most cases. Glass curtains, sliding glass and pergolas are fixed to the existing structure without building walls.

### Do I need a permit to enclose my terrace?

It depends on the town hall and the rules of the owners’ community. It is worth checking before installation. (to be confirmed)

### Which enclosure keeps the cold out best?

Insulated double glazed curtains together with a fixed roof. Single glass curtains stop wind and rain but do not insulate.

### Can a seafront terrace be enclosed?

Yes. By the sea there is more wind and salt, so the site visit checks the exposure and the materials. (to be confirmed)

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