An aluminium pergola has columns, beams and roof carriers made from aluminium profiles; the roof can be louvres, panels or fabric. Tables explain the four models, the materials used and how the post is fixed to the ground.
Short answer
An aluminium pergola is a pergola whose columns (posts), beams and roof carriers are made from aluminium profiles. The roof can be aluminium louvres, aluminium panels or waterproof fabric. SkyArt Group builds four aluminium pergola models; the most popular is the bioclimatic pergola, whose louvres rotate by motor. As an authorised Albert Genau manufacturing dealer, SkyArt Group manufactures, installs and services this system itself.
Aluminium pergola models
| Model | Roof | How it works |
|---|---|---|
| Bioclimatic pergola | Aluminium louvres | Louvres rotate by motor; on scissor and piston systems they also retract |
| Rolling roof | Polyurethane-insulated aluminium panels | Panels slide over one another on rails |
| Pergola roof | Waterproof PVC fabric | The fabric opens and closes by motor along rail profiles |
| Fixed pergola | Waterproof PVC fabric | The fabric is tensioned over 120 × 110 mm aluminium carriers; it does not open |
Undecided between louvres and fabric? See bioclimatic or fabric retractable pergola?
Aluminium pergola materials
The values below are the technical data of our bioclimatic pergola:
| Part | Material |
|---|---|
| Profile | 6063-T6 aluminium |
| Main carrier (column and beam) | 128 × 170 mm section, 3 mm wall thickness |
| Finish | Electrostatic powder coating; metal accessories galvanised and oven-painted |
| Fixings | Chrome stainless screws, M8 × 80 sleeved steel anchors |
| Gasket | Heat-resistant EPDM |
| Loads | 50–60 kg/m² snow load, 50 kg/m² wind load |
For the sections in detail, read bioclimatic pergola profiles.
How is an aluminium pergola post fixed?
- Posts are fixed to the ground with anchors; a concrete base is essential.
- The system can also be fixed to a wall if required.
- Column height is made to order; above 3.5 m the legs need reinforcement.
- On a bioclimatic pergola, rainwater runs down inside the column.
Step by step: how is a pergola leg installed?
Size, maintenance and warranty
A single bioclimatic unit covers up to 36 m²; larger areas are covered by placing units side by side. The system needs maintenance every 6 months and carries a 2-year warranty. To see which model suits your space, request a free site survey.
