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  • Who makes the best aluminium louvre pergolas?

    There are so many rebranded louvre pergolas in the UK now it is difficult to work out the differences and performance expectations. Like many products now with AI and CGI they tend to all look the same sometimes on a screen.

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  • What are the benefits of a glass veranda?

    The glass veranda is possibly one the very best all round outdoor weather protection systems for use in the UK, both for domestic and commercial applications.

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  • How much do louvered roof pergolas cost?

    Like so many outdoor weather protection and sun shading products the prices vary a lot and mainly depending if it is a simple, lightweight DIY system or a bespoke, heavy duty, commercial specification system capable of larger sizes, bespoke shapes and carrying additional products to enhance the weather protection on the sides.Cheap, DIY systems with questionable stability and suitability for high winds and heavy rain are supplied by many online suppliers and garden centres between around £2,000 and £6,000 in limited colours and sizes.

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  • What are the disadvantages of a louvered pergola roof?

    A common disadvantage reported, which is possibly obvious, but not to everyone, is that a bladed aluminium louvre roof protects from the rainfall only when the blades are totally closed up. With the blades closed you will block out most natural light and it can be very dark underneath such a system, even in the daytime. A better alternative is a glass veranda roof, which not only protects with 100% waterproof guarantee, you also get all the natural light all the time. Fitted with a retractable fabric blind and you have sun and rain control sorted.

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  • Are louvre roof pergolas totally waterproof?

    The straight answer is NO. Many brands claim to be, but very few outdoor pergola systems are 100% waterproof. They can be very good when manufactured to commercial grade before they are more waterproof guaranteed.

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  • Why would you have a glass veranda at your home?

    Although the term ‘veranda’ in widely adopted now for either polycarbonate or glass structures providing protection from the rain the general reason for having one at al remains the same… (more…)

  • Does an aluminium glass veranda add value to your UK home?

    As with many home improvements and upgrades if you select the right designs, colours and specification then definitely a veranda can add real value to your home and attract other buyers who appreciate outdoor spaces and gardens. (more…)

  • Are aluminium verandas waterproof?

    The glass or polycarbonate roof for an aluminium veranda is 100% waterproof and is a solid impervious roof to rain. Obviously it is only the roof which is waterproof and rain falling with a reasonable wind as well will inevitably blow in at an angle. (more…)

  • Is a Glass Veranda best made from aluminium?

    In the UK and further developed in Northern Europe, the use of aluminium framework glass verandas is growing fast. They offer great protection from rain and provide maximum natural light underneath with 100% waterproof protection…

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  • How do I choose the right Glass Veranda style for my property?

    Many of the various styles and models of glass veranda available will be best suited depending on the size of system you are after. Some models with large profile roof bars won’t suit smaller sizes and verandas with smaller profiles won’t look so good in larger sizes. It is often a matter of proportion, but there are also some obvious differences when it comes to a sloping or flat roof veranda style.

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