Pergola Roof
A pergola roof is an awning system with waterproof PVC fabric that opens and closes on rails by motor.
What is a Pergola Roof?
A pergola roof is an awning system with waterproof PVC fabric that opens and closes on rails by motor. It protects from sun in summer and rain in wet weather, and covers flat, curved and pitched openings. It is one of the most popular solutions for restaurant and café terraces.
Set the shade step by step
Adjust shade and daylight exactly as you like by changing the angle, easily by remote.
Whatever the weather
Close the louvres by remote in rain and strong wind; water is led to the gutter.
One space, four seasons
Shade and cool air in summer, a sheltered room in winter. Concealed LED lighting for the evenings.
Pergola Roof, up close.
Systems we have installed. Tap to enlarge.
Pergola Roof technical specifications
- A retractable fabric roof on rails that protects from sun in summer and rain in wet weather
- Aluminium beams 120 × 110 mm; rear posts and motor platform 100 × 100 mm; rail profile 150 × 90 mm
- Hinged and L-shaped aluminium connectors let the system adapt to any angle
- Stainless M8 screws and locking nuts
- Works at a 15% slope; fabric supports every 50 cm; maximum 400 cm between rails
- One motor per 120 m²; remote-controlled
- PVC-based 780 g/m² three-layer fabric: blackout, waterproof, fire-retardant (CL2 – UNI EN 13773)
- Fabric tension by an adjustable T10 polyurethane timing belt
- 2-year warranty on the motor and spare parts (excluding external damage)
- The roof should be retracted in strong wind and heavy snow; damage from wind, snow or external objects is not covered by the warranty
- Wheel channels should be cleaned at least once a month
- Covers flat, curved and pitched openings; widely used by restaurants and cafés
Pergola Roof frequently asked questions
What is a pergola awning?
A pergola awning is a roof system with waterproof fabric that opens and closes on rails by motor.
What fabric is used?
A PVC-based, 780 g/m², three-layer fabric that is blackout, waterproof and fire-retardant (CL2 – UNI EN 13773).
Can it stay open in wind or snow?
No. The fabric should be retracted in windy weather and heavy snowfall; damage from these conditions is not covered by the warranty.
Is there a warranty?
The motor and spare parts (excluding external damage) have a 2-year warranty.
Pergola Roof: guides
Pergola or 'pergole'? Spelling, meaning and types of pergola
The correct Turkish spelling is "pergola". The Turkish Language Association's dictionary lists the word as "pergola", o…
How is a pergola post installed? Floor, anchors and wall fixing
Bioclimatic pergola posts are fixed to the floor with dowels and anchors; the floor must be concrete. The system can al…
What slope and height should a pergola have? Bioclimatic and other systems
A bioclimatic pergola works without a slope; at most about 5 cm of fall is given to guide water. Fabric and glass roofs…
Winter garden: fabric awning roof or glass roof? Pros and cons
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