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Verandas gaining ground in Morocco as bright extensions (winter living room, dining, garden room) or terrace/pool covers. Main structure: aluminum (thermal break in cold climate). Roof: cellular polycarbonate (cheap, opaque), laminated glass (max transparency), insulated steel sandwich (thermal). 15-25 m² average. 5-15° slope for water runoff.
Morocco: simple work declaration if veranda <20 m². Full Rokhas permit (architect + plans) above. Even <20 m², check condo regulations and municipal urbanism (protected zones). Pool cover: permit always required. Unauthorized veranda = fine + possible demolition.
Polycarbonate 16-32 mm: 30-50% cheaper, insulating (Uw ~2.5), partial UV filter, but opaque (diffuse light), yellows after 15-20 years, noisier in rain. Laminated glass 6+6: perfect transparency, 30-50 year life, quieter, but 50-80% more expensive. Living veranda: glass. Pool cover/storage: polycarbonate.
Depends on climate and quality: 1) Cold veranda: 3 seasons, unbearable summer (50°C+) and mountain winter. 2) Mid veranda: 9-10 months. 3) Heated/AC veranda (TB + triple glaze + climate): 12 months. Full use: ventilation (skylight + sunshades), exterior summer shutters, winter heating.
Stack solutions: 1) Solar control glass (Saint-Gobain Cool-Lite, +30-50% price) — blocks 60-70% heat. 2) Exterior screens on glazed roof + south/west. 3) Pergola with orientable louvers above. 4) High/low ventilation (chimney effect). 5) Reversible AC for summer use. Without: 50-60°C in Marrakech summer.
Economy 20 m² (alu + polycarbonate + slab): 134,000 MAD. Mid (alu + double glaze): 174,000. Premium (Reynaers TB + triple + insulated slab): 234,000. Architect permit if >20 m²: +8,000-15,000. With solar screen + AC: +25,000-50,000.
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