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Thermal break and standard systems

Terrace and Porch Enclosures

Two ways to enclose a terrace: with a thermal break, to gain a room you can live in all year, or with a standard (non-insulated) system, to cover a utility area, a porch or a large terrace. We help you choose.

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By Tecnisun C.B. · Last updated: October 2026

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Terrace and porch enclosures in Granada and Malaga in two versions: thermal break, to gain a room you can live in all year without condensation, and standard, to cover utility areas, porches or large terraces. Fixed and retractable roofs, and glass curtains if your community does not allow profiles. Technical survey first and a free online quote.

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Terrace enclosures in Granada and Malaga: thermal break or standard, depending on how you will use the space

Before talking about profiles, the key question is what you want the space for. If you want an extra room that you use all year round, you need a thermal break enclosure. If you simply want to cover an area such as a utility space, a large terrace or a porch, a standard non-insulated enclosure is usually enough.

A thermal break profile has an insulating strip separating the inside face from the outside one, so the aluminium does not carry the cold or heat through: no condensation, no 'sweating' frames, and the room behaves like the rest of the house. For that case, have a look at our glass room. A standard enclosure protects from wind, rain and dust but does not aim to match the indoor temperature.

Enclosures are our speciality. We study every terrace before proposing anything, and the manager is on site for every job, working with a team of professional fitters. If your community of owners does not allow profiles on the facade, a frameless glass curtain is the alternative.

Thermal break: an extra room, comfortable all year and condensation-free
Standard system: the sensible choice for utility areas, porches and large terraces
Fixed and retractable roofs, porches and glass curtains as needed
Technical survey first, and the manager on site for every job

Thermal break or standard: how to choose

Ask yourself whether you will live in that space. A study, a winter dining room or a playroom call for a thermal break; a utility area or a porch to store bikes do not. If in doubt, send us photos and measurements and we will advise you, with no obligation.

On penthouses and terraces we first check for possible water leaks, the load the slab will carry and the base the enclosure will sit on. As for permits, we advise you on the procedure your particular case requires.

Comparison: thermal break vs standard enclosure
Thermal break enclosure (glass room)Standard enclosure
ProfileAluminium with thermal breakAluminium without thermal break
UseAn extra room, comfortable all yearCovering an area: utility space, large terrace, porch
ComfortPerforms like the rest of the house: no condensationDoes not aim to match the indoor temperature
RoofInsulated sandwich panel (usually 50-80 mm), quiet in the rainDepending on the case: fixed, retractable, glazed or panel
ExamplesBaby's room on a terrace, winter dining room, studyUtility areas, drying spaces, porches
Two options depending on use

Which enclosure does your terrace need?

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Thermal Break: An Extra Room

Thermal break profiles, insulated glazing and an insulated roof. It performs like the rest of the house and is used all year.

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Standard System: Covering an Area

Non-insulated aluminium profiles for utility areas, drying spaces, porches and large terraces. Protection from wind, rain and dust.

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No Condensation

In a thermal break enclosure, the insulating strip prevents thermal shock between inside and outside: the frame does not 'sweat' in winter.

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Fixed and Retractable Roofs

Insulated panel roof, glazed roof or retractable roof that opens to the sky in good weather.

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Porches

We enclose and roof porches on detached homes so you can enjoy them in any weather.

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No Profiles Allowed?

A glass curtain encloses the terrace with tempered glass and no vertical profiles, respecting the facade.

Thermal break, standard systems, roofs and permits

Terrace enclosures FAQ

What is the difference between a thermal break enclosure and a standard one?

It comes down to the profile and, above all, the use. A thermal break enclosure has aluminium profiles with an insulating strip between the inner and outer faces, so the frame does not conduct temperature and there is no condensation.

With an insulated roof and double glazing, the terrace becomes an extra room you can use all year. A standard enclosure uses non-insulated profiles: it protects from wind, rain and dust but does not aim to match the temperature of the house.

It is the logical choice for utility areas, porches or large terraces that will not be used as a room.

I want to use my terrace as an extra room. What do you recommend?

A complete thermal break enclosure, what we call a glass room or conservatory: insulated profiles, double glazing and an insulated panel roof that is also quiet when it rains. We carry out a technical survey first and present a proposal with drawings.

You will find all the details on our glass room page.

My community of owners does not allow profiles on the facade. Can I still enclose my terrace?

In many cases, yes, with a glass curtain. Tempered glass panels slide and stack to one side, with no vertical profiles, so the facade barely changes.

It has no thermal break at the bottom, but solar control glass greatly reduces heat gain. It is still wise to check with your community before installing it.

Do I need planning permission to enclose my terrace?

It depends on the municipality and on each case. We advise you on the procedure your case requires and provide the technical documentation for the application.

In buildings with a community of owners, their approval is also needed.

What determines the price of enclosing a terrace?

Whether it is thermal break or standard, the dimensions, the roof type (fixed, retractable, insulated panel or glass), the openings, the glazing and what the base of your terrace requires. Every case is different, so we do not publish indicative prices.

The online quote is free and without obligation; a technical home visit has a cost, which we tell you beforehand.

From technical survey to handover

How we handle your terrace enclosure

1
Asesoría técnica personalizada

Free Online Quote

Tell us how you want to use the space and send photos and approximate measurements. No obligation.

2
Toma de medidas a domicilio

Technical Survey

We check for leaks, load and base. A technical home visit has a cost, which we tell you before booking it.

3
Fabricación en nuestro taller

Proposal and Drawings

We define thermal break or standard, roof type, openings and finishes, and show you how it will look.

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Instalación profesional en obra

Made-to-Measure Profiles

INSTALLUX or STRUGAL profiles prepared to the exact size of your terrace.

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Resultado final del proyecto

Assembly and Handover

Dry assembly with the manager on site and a professional team of fitters. We review the result with you.

Request your terrace enclosure quote

Answer a few quick questions about your space and we will prepare a tailored quote. No prices on the spot: every project is measured and quoted individually.

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Free, no-obligation online quote. A technical home visit has a cost, which we will tell you before arranging it.

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Other enclosure solutions

Glass Room / Thermal Break Conservatory

An extra room on your terrace or in your garden, comfortable all year.

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Glass Curtains

Enclose your terrace without vertical profiles when your community does not allow them.

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Bioclimatic Pergolas

Adjustable louvres to control sun, rain and ventilation.

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Awnings

Motorised SAXUN awnings for shade where no enclosure is needed.

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Blinds & Solar Protection

Screen blinds to control light inside the enclosure.

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Hospitality Enclosures

Solutions for bar and restaurant terraces.

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Tell us how you want to use the space and send photos and measurements. Free, no-obligation online quote; a technical home visit has a cost, which we tell you before booking it.

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