Most of our louvered pergola systems are made to measure in every dimension, to provide the perfect fit for any space.

We can even offer unusual shapes if required with operating blades in most cases. We can also combine retractable fabric systems with rotating blades if required.
Generally most models can be coupled together to cover a maximum size of 24 metres in one direction or 18 metres in another using 4 units.

The maximum size for one unit is 7 metres x 4.5m and the height can be decided on depending on the site conditions and requirements.

Over many years we have narrowed down the louvre systems we offer to the best quality and also most versatile for both domestic and commercial applications. Not systems stretched to their limits in commercial environments but pergolas designed for both home and business with the strength and reliability required for either.

Wall mounted or freestanding, with a choice of ground fixing methods, these systems are designed to withstand serious weather changes during the year.
Wall mounted systems offer a perfect transition from inside to outside where a free standing model can be a perfect separate outdoor covered area to retreat to.
We offer a minimum of around 60 standard colour choices for the framework and the blades can be a different colour if required to suit, many people want the blades white on the underside to maximise light underneath the closed roof. The powdercoat finishing is of the highest quality for long lasting performance and durability.

The design, quality and integration of key components is what makes the difference between just average and excellent in any technical product, especially when it is a product for use outside in the huge climate variations we experience here in the UK.

The quality of the aluminium framework and basic propositions is where it starts. The framework has to deal with huge forces, especially in high winds. The size and gauge of aluminium sections used contribute to the structural integrity before you add anything else to the side or roof. Integrated rainwater guttering systems should be of sufficient size to deal with heavier rainfall and ensure the fastest dispersal to the ground and away.

All the louvred pergola systems we propose have guttering systems which are accessible for maintenance when required.

• Low Noise High Quality Louvre Aluminium Blades
• Some of the Highest Loading Capability for the Roof When Closed
• Larger Rain Gutter Channels to Cope With Heavy Rainfall
• 140 Degrees of Blade Rotation to Optimise Air Flow and Light Control
  
• 200 Frame Colour Choices for the Perfect Fit to Your Home
• Highest Quality Powdercoat Finish for the longest Guarantees
• Somfy Smart Home Control and App Control Ready
• Protection on All Sides with Glass Sliding Door Options

Bold claims of ‘completely watertight roof’ from some brands are false because this kind of outdoor living structure will definitely let water in at some point when the rainfall is simply too much for the guttering, just like the guttering on your own home sometimes cannot cope.
Some systems are simply far better than others and the size of the guttering will determine that.
Check for details on the tested performance of the model if necessary.

This is an ‘outdoor’ living structure and not an extension with all the related building control specifications adhered to or required.

The roof blades and their size and strength are another major factor for durability. We only ever suggest the highest quality systems using larger and often double layered blades with high quality powdercoat finishing so just like the framework the system looks good for many years to come. The motor and drive system for the blades is also very important and the ability to be able to service if required in the future with replaceable parts. You might find some systems are extremely noisy when operating. The Samson ranges are all low noise as standard.
Fully retracting louvre roof options are available for the ultimate control.

All our sliding glass doors only use the highest quality runner systems and clear 8 or 10mm fully compliant safety glass for stability and safety.
The doors should be easy to operate and lockable if required.

Another major factor is the addition of lighting and the ability to service lighting in the future.
The lighting really ought to be controllable and include dimming because proper LED lighting will have all the ability to light up your outdoor room and not be just ‘mood’ lighting.
Serviceable parts and high quality light dispersal with a choice of positioning is all very important when the systems get larger.

Infra red heating also is desirable but again should be positioned in the right place and have a decent output of heat with dimmable options.

All in all when investing in a sizeable space for your outdoor living area at home or in your business the quality of the structure and all moving and electronic parts go towards what to expect when using the system. The longevity and ongoing reliability all depend on a truly manufactured and engineered system which has been tested and already gone through rigorous development in a country where the climate is the same as ours.

If you have taken the plunge and partially or fully enclosed your bioclimatic roof system to create an ‘outdoor room’ then you definitely need to consider the LED lighting and heating options to take you well into the evenings.

Adjustable lighting with a choice of positions within either the roof or the supporting framework ensure you have complete control over the internal lighting, all controlled from the same handset as the roof blades.

To create the best chance of a balanced atmosphere underneath and inside your new outdoor room then you will need to prevent the cooling effects of the wind. As the afternoon merges into the evening we all know what those cooler breezes feel like outside. The various retractable and fixed products available to close in one or all the side will make an enormous difference to the time you can spend in comfort outside. Just like the windbreak on the beach, stopping the wind will make things far more pleasant in all temperatures.

Of course with a retractable fabric blind as the side infill you can use this for also controlling the heat from the lower sun in the hotter months of the year.
For the ultimate control over the temperature when it cools down consider any of the high quality infra red heating systems available. These systems only warm up solid surfaces and not the air inbetween so your skin feels the comfort and benefit but the overall efficiency is flet not only in the speed of delivery of the heat but also in the low running costs.

Simply switch on or off by remote control and for some models control the level of heat being delivered too. Safe, simple and efficient heating to provide comfort.

Any of the louvre roof systems we supply are designed for use in commercial applications as well as domestic, so not only can we offer made to measure sizes, we also can offer very large sizes too for the larger terraces and patios. Odd shapes can be accommodated to ensure complete coverage around corners and onto corners and where the area isn’t perhaps square and uneven to the building.

For a single unit generally the maximum size is 31.5 square metres with a maximum single span of 7m on one side. Coupling the units together in various ways enables sizes of up to 24 metres to be achieved with 4 units coupled in transverse direction and then 18 metres in longitudinal direction, again with 4 units coupled together.

The fact most of our higher end models can achieve a 7m span using only 2 posts is a major factor in so many applications. The positioning of the support posts and use as rainwater dispersal can be critical in many applications where the site conditions dictate and cannot be adjusted. We make the system to suit the site when required.

When we say “Smart Control’ effectively this has 2 meanings for a louvre roof system. The system has its own smart management from sensors so it can close in rainfall, open in hot temperatures and basically either protect itself in extreme weather conditions or provide logical temperature control inside when unattended. The system has its own smart control.

In another context it is fully possible to connect your new electric bioclimatic pergola system and all its accessories to a smart home system, whether that be a Somfy system or one of our other brands depending on pergola choice. You can then control your outdoor system from literally anywhere with your smart phone or tablet.

A popular option and with an enormous choice of various fabrics you can make a nice internal space protected from the wind and rain.
The best electric blinds are ‘zip’ blinds where the fabric is kept taught at either side by being zipped into the special side guides.

An option for any or all sides and we can offer security specific versions of these if required so you can even lock up your ‘outdoor room’ and know it is very safe indeed with our bespoke aluminium louvre shutters.
These shutters can be sliding or bi folding in their action depending on your preferences. Fully closed, partially open or 90 degrees open for air flow and light control.

All our sliding glass doors only use the highest quality runner systems and clear 8 or 10mm fully compliant safety glass for stability and safety.

The doors should be easy to operate and lockable if required.

Bioclimatic Pergolas are one of the newest systems to hit the UK recently. Their popularity has been fuelled during the recent pandemic with outdoor living and the obvious desire to be outside more during an outbreak of Covid. Other pergola systems exist and perhaps are far more suitable for your needs so make sure you investigate other structures which can provide high quality outdoor cover and enclosed outdoor rooms.

What we would advise is proper research into what you think you might be getting with any outdoor structure or pergola because there has been an influx of very cheap DIY systems into the UK, but they are not all fit for our extremely diverse weather now and may disappoint very quickly. Fixing anything large outside in this country and expecting it to deal with sun, wind, rain, extreme moisture changes in the atmosphere and sudden unexpected gusts and even mini cyclones requires some proper thought if you want it to last for many years.

As already mentioned any claims of 100% waterproof and use ‘All year round’ are simply not possible with any outdoor room or structure, budget or luxury. Occasionally rainwater will find its way in, when the weather is extreme. What is obvious though is there are now many fantastic high quality products which enable you to use your garden, terrace or patio far more than ever before and far more than most conservatories could ever be used. Controlling air flow, sunlight, the heating effects of the sun and cooling effects of the wind is all very easy with the right system and this means you can truly enjoy being outdoors in ‘most’ weathers and for ‘most’ of the year round. These pergolas also give great additional space for most households or businesses, unlike any other spaces in the home and all created relatively easily and quickly too, without the need for planning permission and building control regulations and all the expense associated with it.