How to choose the best pergola for your garden? Many people see pergolas as open spaces where you can enjoy the outdoors, the refreshing spring breeze, and shelter from rainy days. Now, what is the best option among the wide range of pergolas available? It all depends on the use you will put the pergola to, your lifestyle, the space you have available, and your personal tastes.
Self-supporting pergola
If you have a very large garden with almost no vegetation or a pool, you might consider installing a gazebo-style pergola. These pergolas have four support columns and help create shade for outdoor dining on hot days and protect from the cold. Regardless of the home, they allow you to create a comfortable space wherever you want. Once installed in the garden, a self-supporting pergola receives plenty of light, as it has no walls.
Pergolas attached to the wall
If your terrace isn’t very large, you can choose a wall-mounted pergola, which has only two legs and doesn’t take up as much space as four-legged pergolas. It’s attached directly to the wall of the house and acts as an extension of the home. Before installing it, it’s very important to check the condition of the wall to ensure it’s safe and solid. With this installation, we can extend the house’s square footage and add more life to the exterior with furniture, lights, tables, chairs, and armchairs for relaxing.
Bioclimatic, the most sought-after of the summer
These pergolas can be installed in the center of the garden or, if you prefer, attached to a wall. Thanks to their adjustable roof slats, bioclimatic pergolas adapt to all conditions and climates. You can adjust and control sun exposure and ventilation manually or automatically. They’re truly revolutionary because you can choose the amount of sun you want while you’re eating on your terrace, or if you prefer, you can close the slats completely.
In our showroom, you can find our catalog of quality bioclimatic pergolas in Dénia, and our advisory department will help you decide on the design, materials, and finishes. They’re ideal for enjoying your terrace 365 days a year, creating a perfect outdoor space for enjoying your surroundings and social gatherings.
What type of cover is best for my garden?
Adjustable slats
We can choose different types of roofs according to our needs and tastes. For example, bioclimatic roofs have adjustable slats, and we can choose a certain angle to let the sun in or completely close them. This system helps create interior ventilation so you can enjoy your outdoor space.
The canvas cover
Canvas covers are quite durable and strong. They provide shade and are generally water-resistant. You can find a wide range of colors available, and you can always ask for a special color to match your other garden furniture. If you decide on a canvas, preferably choose a micro-aerated or micro-alveolated one, which absorbs UV radiation and is a great protector. Canvas can be motorized, roll-up, or retractable.
Sliding awning
It is made of three layers: PVC, graphite, and PVC. This prevents overheating and lowers the interior temperature by 5 to 7 degrees. Furthermore, if rain soils the first layer of PVC, the other layers maintain hygiene and cleanliness. Its retractable cover protects us from the cold, rain, and solar radiation. Complemented by side closures, we achieve a truly comfortable space. They are available in straight and curved versions, requiring a minimal tilt for rain drainage.
The canvas located at the top can be fitted with calendered tubes to achieve a dynamic, curved look, highly effective in channeling rainwater. It can also be tensioned with spacers or incorporated into a trapezoidal design. Two configurations are available, with an awning or slats, allowing the structures to be paired without duplicating pillars, thus achieving more effective coverage of larger areas. The structure is integrated with acoustic boxes and adjustable RGB LED lighting on the pillars themselves, allowing for color variations with adjustable intensity.
Fixed roof
The roofs of these pergolas have the same options as those of verandas. Glazing, polycarbonate, and sandwich panels will allow natural light to enter through the roof.
- The glazing lets in sunlight, but also heat.
- Polycarbonate covers incorporate filters that retain UV radiation.
- The sandwich panels incorporate an insulating foam.
- Adjustable slats are specific to bioclimatic pergolas.
