The Magic of Outdoor Living Space Design
“Outdoor Living Space” is a functional extension of your home which is functional for outdoor lifestyle. Outdoor living space includes waterside terrace or a patio in your big front yard. During the pandemic, expansive outdoor space has become essential for staying-home lifestyle. Being outside in your private area could boost your mood and improve short-term memory, or even relieving stress after a long online meeting day.
1. “Design Thinking” : 3 Basic Questions to Think Before Designing Your Outdoor Living Space
 Think like a designer. An outdoor living space is not only a space to show or grow things. It is also where you and your family spends time together. Take time to answer these 3 basic questions before deciding a purposeful design to your outdoor living space.
For what, and for who?Working a spatial allocation for outdoor living will be best when it fits to inhabitant’s lifestyle. A 15 square-meters space could fit a coffee space for a small family. For family gathering of an extended family, approximately 40 square-meters or more is recommended, where it can include outdoor kitchen as well.
Where should it be placed?As Convenient as Possible “ACAP” is a strategic principle to outdoor living space. Speaking of convenience, a social area should be next to a kitchen. The outdoor living room can be connected to the bedroom to maximize space. Also, connecting a balcony to the home office works out an outdoor working space.
How to maximize existing space and landscape?Directions are key. Try choosing the direction and location to benefit your purpose of outdoor living space. For example, a coffee corner should face the east for a morning light, or placing a balcony by the pond to feel the cool breeze from water. In design, SHERA Outdoor Solution stands for a high-quality comprehensive outdoor extension services. The service offers designers and skilled constructor with special expertise in choosing material and the installation of structure and floors. who specialized in space extension works.
2. “Design The Materials” : Outdoor Living Space Extension Material Trends In modern home, “Wood” is long known as material of comfort for house renovation. Wood outperforms other materials in its strength, ventilation, sound absorption and heat resistance. In the construction material market, it offers both natural wood and wood substitute material to match your style.
Trend in Outdoor Living Space Material: Wood Substitute or SHERA Fiber Cement Synthetic WoodWood Substitution material offers a nature-blended warm and relaxed atmosphere. Fiber cement, composite lumber, or Floor Plank is mostly known for a ready-to-use, easy installation, easy maintenance, and including scratches and deformation worry-free material. Its durable properties with natural aesthetic makes fiber cement wood becomes popular for home renovation, especially outdoor living space expansion.
SHERA is a pioneer in the wood substitute material (fiber cement) industry. With long experience and cutting-edge technology, SHERA wood has long been trusted by customers with its durability, strength, resistance to moisture, sunlight, termites and insects. It features easy installation which could save material cost and working time.
One of the most recognized model is 
“SHERA Floor Plank Colorthrough Series”, the latest innovation in fiber-cement wood industry that combines pigments into the wood for natural touch. This technology coats the composite material with a pre-painted layer for durability, shockproof, and provides wide variety of colors and touches such as Brown Chestnut, Brown Wenge, Tropical Oak, Golden Sand Teak, and Metro Grey to suit any home decoration style. As a pioneer of fiber cement synthetic wood, SHERA pays attention to details with innovative “Clip-Lock” to be installed smoothly without screw marks.
For outdoor living space, the extension is necessary to place a support frame for weight distribution. Therefore, you should consider choosing a contractor who is specialized in materials, design and construction for the outdoor living area. 
3. “Design The Experience” : The Waterfront Terrace of A White Modern Home
 The large modern white house with a quiet pond at the back is a dream home for the utmost relaxation. The owner mentioned that this waterfront terrace is designed for family outdoor activities. Therefore, this functional terrace is challenging to construct since it must be durable, resistant to high humidity, and easy maintenance. SHERA decided to take on this challenge with our SHERA Outdoor Solution Team. The team chose SHERA floor plank in modern grey to be the protagonist of the terrace. Its nature touch with AutoClave technology, and galvanized steel structure brought aesthetics, design, durability, easy installation and maintenance together.


SHERA Outdoor Solution builds on a galvanized steel structure coated with anti-rusting coat which could extend the product lifespan to 15 – 20 years. Moreover, this Metro Gray terrace requires almost no maintenance and comes with a one-year warranty on installation work, and a fifteen-year warranty on SHERA galvanized structure and flooring products.
 
If you are looking for materials to fulfill your dream outdoor space, SHERA Outdoor Solution with experienced team and high standard materials offers you a comprehensive service you can trust. From draft until done, the design and installation takes 5-7 days, excluding the frame installation 3-5 days, to complete. With great team and high quality materials comes great installation work, register your interest or find more details>https://www.shera.com/services-solutions/outdoor-solution .
Getting to know “Outdoor Awning Materials” in 3 Minutes

“Outdoor Awning” is an important element to convert outdoor spaces into functional areas such as garage, outdoor kitchen, or greenhouse garden. Therefore, awning materials or fabrics are what we need to pay attention in details. Thanks to the technological breakthrough, a wide range of shape, size and durability of awning materials is available. Basically, the renovation comes in two comprehensive steps: first, you decide the function, then choosing the awning materials. Here are illustrative list of material using in the market, let’s get to know them all in 3 minutes.
Opaque Awning MaterialsOpaque awnings are ideal for an additional shade for outdoor spaces that exposed to strong sunlight, such as garages and playgrounds. The materials are focused on its heat-insulating properties with thermal and sound absorption
Opaque Awning Material 01 : Metal SheetDurable, economy, loudMetal sheet is made of thin steel sheet coated with anti-rust substance (such as aluminum and zinc). The metal awning is considerably durable, curvy and suitable for both exterior and interior.
Pros: High resistance to corrosion, no rusting, zero leakage and economy
Cons: Loud noise when contacting the rain. Try adding sound insulation to soften the noise.
Opaque Awning Material 02 : VinylLight weight, easy installation, low noiseThe vinyl awning is made of Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC), which is durable in extreme weather. Its utmost properties are the resistance to sunlight and high humidity, and the easy installation by clip lock. The vinyl can be attached to all types of structure such as steel, stainless steel and wood.
With regard to advanced technologies, the material manufactures have developed “Ultra Poly Vinyl Chloride (UPVC) roof” that replacing plastic layer coating with other substances such as titanium dioxide for UV protection and other complex stabilizer for more extreme weather conditions. Therefore, the UPVC has greater efficiency for ventilation.
Pros: Light weight, good sound absorption, prevent heat transmission, easy to install and durable
Cons: Relatively high price with limited color range.
 Translucent Awning Materials
Translucent awning materials are ideal for areas that require both light and shade, i.e., roof garden, modern garage, and outdoor kitchen. In addition, the aesthetic of light and shade is mesmerizing the space with modern look which could save energy to embrace a sustainable lifestyle.
Translucent Awning Material 01: Polycarbonate AwningTranslucent, Good Ventilation, Low Resistance to SunlightPolycarbonate awning is made of transparent plastic and commonly used as a replacement for glass. This material should reapply a supplementary coating to absorb UV rays and insulate heat.
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Pros: Light weight, modernized the atmosphere, durable with lifespan over 10 years
Cons: High price, need to coat for exterior functions and prevention of deterioration
Translucent Awning Material 02 : Fiberglass AwningStrong, Light aesthetic, Leak preventionFiberglass is made of glass-like fiber, which encapsulated by melting sand, stone, and other additives. The fiberglass awnings are durable, relatively flexible, and produces a soft light by the absorption and refraction of optical fiber
Pros: Easy installation and efficient leakage prevention
Cons: Fading color through times
Translucent Awning Material 03 : Acrylic AwningGlass-like, UV resistant, Best for ExteriorAcrylic awning is made of smooth, glossy, and translucent acrylic sheet. This material is an alternative for light-weighted, high impact and durable material. It is also best for outdoor living space i.e. garage and playground.
Pros: Modern look, good heat absorption, and enhancing energy saving
Cons: Relatively high price
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Best Roofing Materials for Your Beautiful Home
Roofing is fashion.
Roofing and awning are important elements that tells the sense of style. For example, wood-like roofs reflect environmental conscious mind, while solar roof provides avant-garde look. Not only the aesthetic, roofing and awning material is a lifelong protection from extreme tropical weather to the home. Here is the list of best roofing materials to style your beautiful home.
1. Fiber Cement Roof
 Elevate your modern home look with fiber cement roof “SHERA Slate” from natural substance which is asbestos free. SHERA embeds technology to the color coating system for greater durability, and eco-friendly. SHERA Slate is able to be sued on roofs from 25 – 40 degrees, allowing you to express yourself as a modern and eco-conscious person at once.
Recommended usage and styling: Any home decoration style with a modern look.
2. Inspired-by-Nature RoofConnecting nature to the architecture with a fiber cement SHERA Zedar Shake which is inspired by a warm identity of Cedar pine. SHERA embeds the natural touch through pattern and colors by pioneered technology, and introduces Inter-Lock system to prevent leakage and termite problems.
Recommended usage and styling: SHERA Zedar Shake is commonly used in resorts or vacation homes that require a nature-blended atmosphere. The collection is available in four colors: มี Sande Yellow, Brown Chestnut, Black Wenge, and Metro Grey
3. Small & Delicate Roof
For greater aesthetic, SHERA Mini Slate fiber cement roof offers a relatively smaller size which is advantage for detailed decoration. The shape resembles old-days vintage tile. Therefore, SHERA Mini Slate provides a different, unique and timeless beauty to your home.
Recommended usage and styling: It is commonly used to elevate an elegant look with vintage and classic vibe. SHERA Min Slate is available in 3 styles: Mini V-Slate, Mini U-Slate and Mini Curved-Slate.
4. SHERA Garage Roof (SHERA Eco Design)
 The standard SHERA Roof Garage or SHERA Eco Design uses highly durable opaque UPVC roof which is easy to install. Its properties include sound and heat absorption that is suitable for hot and humid weather. In addition, the UPVC roof comes in neutral colors to fit any style of decoration.
Recommended usage and styling: SHERA Eco Design is suitable for garage roofs and awnings on a limited budget. The neutral color is a perfect match for any style of home.
5. SHERA Premium Garage Roof (PREMIUM Polycarbonate Roof)
 The premium polycarbonate roof is designed to be translucent with a great light filtering effect. SHERA Premium Garage Roof is made of a solid polycarbonate sheet with unique properties i.e. light-weighted material, mold free and raining soundproof. 
Recommended usage and styling: Match polycarbonate roof with a modern look to a home
6. Solar Roof
 SHERA Solar System is a decoration hack to easily transform ordinary homes into “Smart Homes”. The SHERA uses the most efficient solar cell technologies “Mono Crystalline panels” with the Solar On-Grid System to convert solar energy into home-used electricity. SHERA Solar roof is easy to maintain and offered a quick payback in 6-8 years.
Recommended usage and styling: Home offices or typical homes that heavily consume electricity. Solar roof can be attached to polycarbonate or fiberglass roof of your choice.
Discover your roof in style with the list, get your house dressed in fashion with experienced designers and installation team. SHERA offers Outdoor Solution and Premium Garage Roof for your space. We provide one-stop service i.e. on-site measurement, design, structure, installation and warranty for years to come.
A Guide to Safe & Sound Garage from the Professionals
The arch of garage, The triumphal arch of the Home.
The garage welcomes all family members home, at the same time, protects your beloved cars from rain, sunlight, and scratch. Garage renovation is huge-but-not-hard project. Let rebuild your home’s triumphal arch with these 5 steps recommended by the professionals.
Step 1 : “Structure” comes first.
Structure depends on many factors, including area size, number of cars, budget and style of home decoration. You may choose from these 3 popular designs.
Garage with roof or awning extensionThe roof or awning extension is equipped with steel frames for weight support which is attached to the main building. This type is suitable for home with limited space and budget. Also, the material should be as light as possible to reduce the weight loading on the structure.
Attached Garage / Car PortsAn attached garage offers a seamless transition between home and the garage. This type of garage requires expertise in calculating loads. For safety reason, the structure should contain a flexible connection joint to prevent damage from weight overloading, or subsidence incidents.
Detached GarageA detached garage is suitable for a house with space. The structure and columns are separated from the main building, so they are flexible to design and allowing for greater material choices.
Step 2: Area “Calculation” Based on Lifestyle
 A flexible parking space for each car is not less than 2.5 x 5.5 meters per one car. For those who live with elderly, the minimum space should add 0.7 – 1-meter of width for wheelchair. Also, the family with frequent social gathering, the parking space should be calculated for accommodating their frequent guests as well.
Step 3: Strong Foundation, Strong Floor  The garage floor need a high compact floor for supporting tons of weight. Therefore, the structure is mainly used “Slab on Ground” method for solid underground structure. The garage floor should be the same height as the street for convenient parking. The ideal materials should be durable, non-slip, moisture resistant i.e. concrete blocks, polished cement, tiles and washed gravel.
Step 4. Roof must be “light”.
 The material for the garage roof should be lightweight to reduce the load on the annex structure. A wide variety of materials is available, mostly divided into opaque and translucent materials. As form follows function, roofing materials should be derived from the functions as well.
Opaque Material Guide: Vinyl and UPVC since the materials are lightweight, durable, sound absorption and UV resistant.
Translucent Material Guide: Polycarbonate roof is recommended for its modern look, stain-proof, lightweight and extremely durable.
Step 5: A Safe & Sound Garage with the “Professionals”
A Garage renovation or extension needs to be safe and sound for both existing structure and users. Those who have home improvement plan should consult with a team of experts for both designs and installation. Accurate calculation and design aesthetic from a high quality material is expected to well-thought. Therefore, choose verified materials and teams that meet the standards, as well as, warrant their service.
Build better, live better with SHERA Premium Roof Garage. Our service offers the structural work, design and installation by experienced designer, contractors and technicians with one-year installation warranty and ten-years products warranty. We follow these five essential steps of garage improvement to ensure that your garage project will result in a safe & sound triumph arch of your home.