Distinguished by their elegant design and high functionality, modern pergolas have become extremely widespread and have been serving for many years as a convenient alternative to standard verandas, terraces, and other extensions. They are also used as an element of landscape and garden decor.
The main elements of such prefabricated structures are the frame, which acts as the basis for the formation and installation of the canopy, and the awning fabric that forms the “roof” of the pergola. The canopy frame is created from various materials (wood, metal alloys), but the modern pergola is one of the best sellers due to numerous advantages.
The basic advantages of aluminum pergolas
In addition to the advantages common to all pergolas, expressed in attractive design, functionality, and greater affordability compared to the construction of permanent structures, aluminum awnings also have additional advantages based on the characteristics of the material itself. Some of these advantages include the following:
- Lightweight. Although the frame is made of metal, pergolas with an aluminum base generally have less weight than models made with a wooden frame. This makes it possible to install them even on facades that are not in good technical condition without the risk of further damage.
- Corrosion resistance. Due to its chemical composition, aluminum has a high level of corrosion resistance, which is especially important when using a structure in conditions of high humidity due to the region’s climatic characteristics.
- Durability. External influences on an aluminum frame are less destructive than on a wooden one, which positively affects the awning’s service life.
- Elegant design. Aluminum pergolas are more elegant and neater, which makes them in demand in landscape design and architectural decoration.
Where are they used?
The scope of use of aluminum pergolas is practically unlimited since such stylish and lightweight canopies are ideal for solving numerous problems:
- Decoration of outdoor cafe areas.
- Arrangement of terraces, verandas, and recreation areas.
- Use in landscape design as gazebos, garden structures, etc.
- Design of entrance groups and much more.
Frame-awning pergolas
In its classic design, an aluminum pergola comprises a metal frame and a canopy made of special awning fabric. This fabric can be used for a long time in outdoor conditions since it is characterized by high strength and water-repellent properties, does not fade in the sun, and is not subject to fungal destruction. Among the main advantages of frame-awning pergolas are:
- A simple design that has been proven over the years.
- A long service life.
- A variety of models.
- Additional options.
Bioclimatic aluminum pergolas
A new word in sun protection structures is bioclimatic pergolas, gradually gaining popularity in the Canadian market. In producing such systems, aluminum is most often used, from which not only the frame is formed but also the roof of the structure, which is made from rotating lamellas.
By adjusting the slats’ rotation angle, you can control the lighting parameters and the amount of sunlight penetrating under the pergola, thereby achieving the most comfortable conditions and the required level of shading. It’s quite easy to do this.
