ALUMINIUM PERGOLA WITH OPENING ROOF
Our pergolas with opening roofs, more often referred to as louvered roofs or Outdoor Living Pods, feature a series of extruded aluminium louvers that form the roof, each interlocking (overlapping) with each other to provide a watertight covering. The louvers are connected via hi-tensile stainless steel pins in each end, into punched slots within the front and rear cross beam of the pergola. Additionally, a second pin to the rear of each louver connects to an aluminium drive arm. This drive arm is subsequently connected to a linear actuator motor, the type used to open large skylights and rooflights, with the motor positioned either on the inside of the cross beam (Deluxe model) or to the top of the cross beam (Classic model).
The pergola motor is connected to a receiver built within the structure framework that enables it to be activated by radio transmitter – a handheld remote control. When a command is sent from the remote control to open the motor, the motor drive shaft extends at an angle, pushing the louver drive arm it is connected to, subsequently causing the roof louvers to rotate on their pins. The motor automatically stops at its fully extended position, which positions the louvers at 150 degrees, however, it can be stopped using the remote control at any position in-between, enabling the louvers to be perfectly positioned based on the angle of the sun to provide sun or shade under the pergola.
Furthermore, a rain sensor can be connected to the motor configuration, wired into the circuit board built within the pergola framework which senses rainfall (like an automatic car windscreen wiper) and sends a close command to the motor, with the motor shaft retracting subsequently rotating the louvers fully closed, where they will form an entirely watertight roof covering. Like all of our external shading systems, it is possible with the aid of a smart hub, connected to the broadband router, to function our pergolas using an app on all smartphones, from anywhere in the country or world.
Pergola - Opening Roof Models
Deluxe Pod
- Rotating louvered roof
- Up to 7m length x 4.5m depth (can be linked)
- Motorised remote control operation
- Integrated windproof side screens (optional)
- Optional LED lighting & infra-red heating
- 100’s of hardware & screen fabric colours
- Freestanding, lean-to or roof only
- From £10,500 inc vat, installation & 5 year guarantee
Classic Pod
- Rotating louvered roof
- Up to 6m length x 4m depth (can be linked)
- Motorised remote control operation
- Built under windproof side screens (optional)
- Optional LED lighting & infra-red heating
- 100’s of hardware & screen fabric colours
- Freestanding or lean-to
- From £9,500 inc vat, installation & 5 year guarantee
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- Caribbean Blinds UK Ltd
- Head Office, Factory & Showsite
- Woodhall Business Park
- Sudbury
- Suffolk
- CO10 1WH
- Showroom Opening Hours
- Monday to Thursday: 9am – 5pm
Friday: 9am – 4pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed