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An enclosed terrace combining an overhead cover with glazed sides.
Roof and Sides Together

Terrace Enclosure

A solution in which the roof and, where needed, the sides are designed together for the space. For heated use, the insulation of the whole envelope is assessed separately.

  • Roof and sides together
  • 550+ completed projects
  • Free 3D design

What Is a Terrace Enclosure?

A terrace enclosure is a solution in which the roof and, where needed, the sides are designed together for the space. We compare roofs with rotating louvres, with a three-layer PVC blackout cover or with suitable moving panels, alongside sliding, folding or guillotine glass and zip screens.

For heated use, the insulation of the whole envelope is assessed separately. Roof, sides, heating and drainage are separate decisions; we show each of them separately in the design.

Choosing the Roof

The three roof systems differ in how the roof opens.

  • Bioclimatic pergola: louvres rotate
  • Motorised pergola awning: a three-layer PVC blackout cover retracts
  • Rolling Roof: moving panels are drawn back
A bioclimatic pergola with LED lighting beside a pool; louvres closed, seating underneath.
Poolside installation — system with concealed LED lighting

Choosing the Sides

The sides can be enclosed with glass or with zip screens. Sliding glass slides horizontally, folding glass stacks at the side, guillotine glass moves vertically; zip screens give shade and privacy.

Drainage and Insulation

The water path, slope and drainage are shown in the design. If heated use is the aim, the roof, glass, profiles, floor and ventilation are assessed together.

Let us plan your terrace together

From your measurements we compare roof and side options for the way you use the space.

Quotes from your measurements · Delivery and installation worldwide

Advantages

How We Approach a Terrace Enclosure

We do not sell a single product; we choose the components together according to how the terrace will be used. Each component appears as a separate item in the quotation.

Terrace enclosure or winter garden?

In a terrace enclosure the roof and sides are chosen for the period of use. If winter heating is the aim, insulation and condensation are handled across all components of the project; in that case we look at a winter garden solution together.

A motorised pergola awning over a terrace; tensioned roof cover and LED lighting recessed into the profiles.

3D design before installation

You see the roof, the sides and the drainage in three dimensions before installation.

Quotes from your measurements · Delivery and installation worldwide

Pricing

How Are Terrace Enclosure Prices Set?

The price of a terrace enclosure is the sum of the chosen roof and side components; it cannot be given from a ready-made list.

01

Roof System

The bioclimatic pergola, the motorised pergola awning and the Rolling Roof are separate products; the choice sets the largest item in the price.

02

Sides

Sliding, folding or guillotine glass and zip screens are separate items. How many sides are enclosed also affects the cost.

03

Dimensions

Feasible dimensions are confirmed from your measurements and the structural design.

04

Heating Aim

If heated use is wanted, the choice of glass, profiles, floor and ventilation changes.

05

Permits

Permit and notification requirements depend on the project and on local regulations where the terrace is located.

06

Installation Conditions

The floor and façade, installation height, the need for a crane and access change the labour involved; we assess these from your measurements and photos, and on a video consultation where needed.

References

Roof Component Examples from Terrace Projects

The photos below show the roof component of projects we have handed over; the roof system used is stated beneath each one.

A restaurant terrace open at night; a motorised awning system with LED lighting above and a full seating area below.
CommercialRestaurant Terrace EnclosureRoof on this project: Motorised Pergola Awning
A motorised pergola awning over a pool with its LED lighting on at night.
ResidentialShading Over a PoolRoof on this project: Motorised Pergola Awning
A wide-span motorised awning with LED lighting on the terrace of a commercial building.
CommercialCommercial Terrace InstallationRoof on this project: Motorised Pergola Awning
An anthracite pergola system running along a villa façade, with a pool in front.
ResidentialVilla PoolsideRoof on this project: Motorised Pergola Awning
An anthracite motorised pergola awning mounted on a villa façade, fabric in the open position.
ResidentialVilla Façade SystemRoof on this project: Motorised Pergola Awning
A motorised pergola awning on the terrace of a gable-roofed bungalow, LED lighting on in the evening.
ResidentialBungalow TerraceRoof on this project: Motorised Pergola Awning
An anthracite motorised awning system with recessed LED lighting on the front terrace of a detached house.
ResidentialDetached House TerraceRoof on this project: Motorised Pergola Awning
What Our Customers Say

Google Reviews

The reviews below are taken from Pergola Viva's Google Business Profile and are reproduced unchanged.

“Its modern design has really given our home a completely different feel; we said we wish we'd had it done sooner. The product quality is great. They also handled the installation really quickly and meticulously. Thank you once again for the service we received. We had never come across a company that does its work so properly.”

Gözde Nur Şekerci11 months ago · Original in Turkish, translated by Pergola Viva

Professional service from Turkey to Germany

“Pergola Viva handled the entire ordering process from Turkey to Germany, from A to Z, transparently and highly professionally. The virtual factory tour by video built trust straight away. The installation of my bioclimatic pergola by the expert team was first-class, and so was the quality of the materials. I was so satisfied that I immediately ordered a second system with motorised drop-down windows. An absolutely reliable partner for international projects – I recommend them without reservation!”

Dilara Evcila year ago · Original in German, translated by Pergola Viva
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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Terrace Enclosures

Which systems are used in a terrace enclosure?

For the roof, a bioclimatic pergola, a motorised pergola awning or a Rolling Roof; for the sides, sliding, folding or guillotine glass and zip screens. The choice is made together according to how the terrace is used.

Can the terrace be used in winter too?

For heated use, the roof, glass, profiles, floor, airtightness and ventilation are assessed as a whole. If that is the aim, we look at a winter garden solution together.

Is a permit needed to enclose a terrace?

Permit and notification requirements depend on the project and on local regulations where the terrace is located; they should be checked with the local authority.

Where does rainwater go?

The water path, slope and drainage are shown in the design. Performance in rain is planned together with slope, joints and drainage.

Can side enclosure be added to my existing pergola?

The structure and dimensions of the existing build are checked from your measurements and photos; suitability is decided on that basis.

How does the warranty work?

Warranty scope and periods are stated per product and component in the written quotation and the warranty document.

All frequently asked questions
Further detail and alternative names(1)

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What else is this solution called?

A terrace enclosure is also searched for as a patio enclosure, terrace glazing or veranda enclosure. All describe the same need: covering the top of the terrace and, where needed, its sides.

It is not the name of a single product. That is why, when requesting quotes, asking separately which system closes the roof and which the sides is the way to compare two quotes properly.

Worldwide delivery and installation

Get a quote for a terrace enclosure

Fill in the form and we will contact you during working hours. From your measurements we agree the options together and send an itemised quotation.

  • Quote from your measurements and photos
  • Video consultation if you prefer
  • Manufacturing and installation by our own team
  • Warranty scope stated in the written quotation and warranty document
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