A bioclimatic pergola works without a slope; at most about 5 cm of fall is given to guide water. Fabric and glass roofs need a slope (e.g. 15%). Post height can be made to order; above 3.5 m the posts are reinforced.
Short answer
The right slope depends on the system. A bioclimatic pergola works without a slope: water runs through channels in the louvres into the gutters, and at most about 5 cm of fall is given to guide it. Fabric, glass or panel roofs are installed with a slope so that water runs off.
Slope by system
| System | Slope |
|---|---|
| Bioclimatic pergola | Flat; max. ~5 cm fall for drainage |
| Rolling roof | 5% |
| Fabric pergola roof | 15% |
| Conservatory glass roof | At least 15% |
| Retractable glass roof | At least 15% |
How tall should a pergola be?
- Bioclimatic pergola posts can be made to the height you want; it is set at the survey according to the terrace, door and window levels and the view.
- If posts exceed 3.5 metres, they are reinforced.
- For wall-mounted installs, height follows a suitable fixing point on the wall.
Size and load
A single bioclimatic unit covers up to 36 m² (for example 10 m deep, 7.80 m rear width); larger areas combine several units. The system carries about 50–60 kg/m² of snow load. See bioclimatic pergola profiles and bioclimatic pergola dimensions.
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