Blog and Guides
We have written up the questions customers ask most often: choosing a system, what drives the price, maintenance and comparisons — all from our own project experience.
Pergola Systems Guide: Which System Suits Which Need?
Pergola systems cover an outdoor area to provide shade and protection from the weather. In modern systems the roof is not fixed: on a bioclimatic pergola the louvres rotate, on a motorised pergola awning a three-layer PVC blackout cover retracts, and on a Rolling Roof moving panels are drawn back.
Bioclimatic Pergola or Winter Garden? A Decision Guide
The essential difference between a bioclimatic pergola and a winter garden is thermal insulation. A pergola gives shade and rain protection but does not turn the space into a heatable volume; a winter garden does. That difference drives cost, planning status and how the space works in winter.
The 8 Factors That Determine Pergola Prices
A pergola cannot be priced from a ready-made list, because two installations of the same square metre area can cost noticeably different amounts once profile section and site access are taken into account. This article explains the eight factors so you can judge a quote yourself.
Guillotine Glass or Sliding Glass? Glass Systems Compared
Guillotine glass panels move vertically and gather at the top or bottom depending on the model. Sliding glass panels slide on a horizontal track and gather on it; folding glass panels stack at the side. The right choice depends on where you want the glass to sit when it is open.
Smart Roof and Automation Systems: What Sensors Actually Do
In smart roof systems automation looks like a comfort item, but its real function is damage prevention. A rain sensor closes the system when nobody is home; a wind sensor moves the louvres to a safe position above a set speed. These two sensors directly extend the life of the system.
Terrace Enclosure Guide: System Choice, Permission and Cost
Terrace enclosure is not a single product but a family of solutions chosen according to need. There are three main approaches: pergola systems that cover only the top, glass systems that close the sides, and full enclosure combining both. If insulation is required the solution becomes a winter garden.
Pergola Maintenance and Cleaning Guide: Annual Checklist
Aluminium pergola and glass systems are maintained according to the operating and care instructions of the product chosen. This article covers the annual checklist, gutter and track cleaning, and common maintenance mistakes.
Pergola Lighting Guide: LED Selection and Placement
Pergola lighting uses LED strips recessed into the profile. A recessed solution shows no cabling and keeps the visual integrity of the system. But it can only be done during production; strips surface-mounted afterwards leave visible cabling.
How to Choose a Pergola Manufacturer: A 10-Question Checklist
A pergola is not a catalogue product but a structure made to measure, so choosing the company comes before choosing the product. The difference between two systems that look identical lies in profile wall thickness, structural calculation and installation quality — and those only surface when you ask.
What Is a Zip Screen? A Guide to Zipped Shading Systems
A zip screen is a motorised vertical shading system whose technical fabric runs in side guides. A zip along the edge of the fabric keeps the screen in the guide. Airflow, privacy and how far it reduces insect entry vary with the chosen fabric and the bottom closing detail.
What Is a Rolling Roof? Retractable Roof Systems Explained
A Rolling Roof is a motorised roof system whose roof is made of moving panels. The panels are drawn back to open the roof; the side they gather on and the area left open depend on the model used. Performance in rain is planned together with slope, joints and drainage.
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