Project: A Bioclimatic Pergola That Turns the Patio into an Outdoor Room

This family had a lovely curved patio right outside their sliding doors, with a view over the garden. What it lacked was shelter. On a sunny day it was too bright, and on a wet day nobody went out at all. A bioclimatic pergola solved both.

What we installed

• Anthracite aluminium frame to match the window and door frames of the house

• Rotating aluminium louvres, white underneath to keep the space bright

• Warm LED light line running around the inside of the frame

• Four slim posts fixed to the patio, positioned so the pergola sits neatly beside the house and the sliding doors open straight underneath

Why a bioclimatic pergola suits an Irish patio

You control the sun. Tilt the louvres to let light through, or close them for full shade on a hot day.

You control the rain. Closed louvres form a watertight roof, and rainwater drains away through the frame and posts.

Fresh air without draughts. Partly open louvres let warm air escape, so the space stays comfortable in summer.

It works in the evening too. The built-in LED light line gives a soft, warm glow – no cables across the patio.

Make it an all-year room

The pergola can be extended later with:

• Screen blinds on the sides against wind and for privacy

• Infrared heaters in the beams for cooler evenings

• Sliding glass to close it in completely

Planning your own pergola

Every pergola we fit is made to measure. Send us a photo of your patio and rough sizes, and we will come back with options, a visual and a fitted price.

See our bioclimatic pergolas or call +353 89 437 3614.