Pergolas for terrace

models, benefit and tips

Whether it’s for a relaxing afternoon or an outdoor dinner with friends, a pergola can make your terrace a comfortable place to live at any time of day or a spare room at any time of the year.
There are many solutions to choose from; the following is what you need to know, including the selection of materials, so that you can find the pergola that suits you best.

A pergola on the terrace: the perfect combination of beauty and functionality

If you are thinking of installing a pergola on your terrace, you will benefit not only in practicality, as you will make this often little-used space in the house much more versatile, but also in aesthetics. The installation of a stylish pergola or pergola with a fabric roof, will give new elegance to your home exterior, making it more modern and sophisticated, whether you live in an independent house or in a condominium.

Relying on an expert and companies that also offer tailor-made solutions will help you identify the lines and materials that best suit the architectural style of your house or apartment.

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Minimum dimensions of the terrace

In order to accommodate a pergola, the terrace should be large enough to make it habitable, but also few square meter terraces can enjoy tailor-made projects that involve the installation of a “leaning” pergola that is fixed to the wall of the building with only two supporting posts.

In the case of very small terraces, the sun awning could be a valid alternative.

The best materials for terrace pergolas

Due to its position, an outdoor pergola is obviously affected by weather and is subject to wear, which is why the choice of durable materials is a priority if you want to benefit from your pergola for a long time.

As for the structure of the pergola, the choice of materials is quite limited: wood, wrought iron or aluminum are frequently used. The first two materials are subject to deterioration, while aluminum is certainly the most recommended material both for its durability and reduced maintenance. Furthermore, aluminum, in addition to offering extraordinary resistance to atmospheric agents, is able to give life to solid, even if thin load-bearing, structures, thus proving to be a perfect ally for projects with a modern and sophisticated design.

A much wider selection of materials is possible for the roof. The following are the materials that offer the greatest benefits in terms of strength and versatility:

Aluminum

it’s used for the realization of the blades and is a material that combines resistance and lightness, ideal for ensuring durability without sacrificing the mobility of the cover which, thus, can be used in different ways.

PVC fabric

blackout, capable of totally shielding solar radiation, resistant to water, frost and thermal changes; it is an extremely versatile material that satisfies the most different needs of use.

Furthermore, the pergola roof can be equipped with photovoltaic panels integrated in the blades and it can produce clean energy for its needs and for your home; it’s an ecological solution that does not sacrifice style.

We also remind you that the pergola can be closed by installing either light screens or sliding glass doors.

How to choose your ideal Pergola

The following is a selection of models and types of Pergola ideal for terraces with a brief description of their main characteristics

A versatile solution

Check out ZENIT, the pergola with a retracting cover made of blackout PVC and customizable with Zip screens and sliding glass doors.

An elegant and original design

you will love QUADRA, the powder coated aluminum pergola with stainless steel brackets and components and an original diamond-shaped front.

Sustainability first

The ideal solution for you is ENERGY PERGOLA, the bioclimatic pergola with photovoltaic panels integrated into the blades, capable of producing solar energy for its needs and, when the electricity grid allows it, for your home.

For lightness

choose LUCE, the inclined pergola in powder-coated aluminum and a loop cover made of blackout PVC; its slim and minimal design is the perfect solution for your space!

If you don’t want to give up anything

Choose VELVET, the latest generation bioclimatic pergola that offers maximum comfort and technology, thanks to the cover with adjustable and retractable blades.

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