Protecting buildings from overheating becomes relevant not only during the summer heat. This is due to the trend of energy efficiency, climate change, and new approaches in architecture and design.
Main features of pergolas
Today, pergolas are beautiful and functional terrace systems designed to protect against direct sunlight, precipitation, and gusts of wind. They are the best solution for creating terraces of restaurants, cafes, and hotels. Pergolas are no less popular in private construction, where they are used as decorations for a garden or terrace.
Pergolas are more solid and stationary structures where you can create individual spaces of various sizes and configurations. These terrace systems are designed for high wind loads and have a built-in rainwater drainage system that can be integrated into the general drainage system. By closing the front and side openings with wind-resistant roller shutters or glazing, you can create a terrace completely protected from wind, dust, rain, and insects. Such a closed terrace will be functional in the cold season.
Today, the choice of sun protection solutions is very diverse, allowing you to select a system for any project, budget, and request. Sun protection systems help to stay on trend for energy efficiency and also add a special charm to any building or space where they are used.
The usage of pergolas
Pergolas are a modern trend in the design of cafes, restaurants, and country houses. Large freestanding pergolas cover terraces that serve as a venue for festive events and are installed over swimming pools. Medium and small structures adjacent to the building are usually installed at the main entrance. This looks very solid, and guests will be comfortable relaxing in such an environment. Medium-sized freestanding structures act as comfortable gazebos in the garden.
- Pergolas for restaurants and cafes. There are many options. The pergola design can be additionally equipped with various elements: LED lighting, rain sensors, ultraviolet radiation, infrared heaters, and ZIP systems.
- For country houses, townhouses. Such structures are now at the peak of popularity. They are widely used in the arrangement of country houses’ territory and in landscape design. They increase the comfortable usable area on the site and significantly increase the “warm season.”
- Bioclimatic pergola. Bioclimatic pergola is a horizontal sun protection system consisting of climate-resistant aluminum profiles and movable slats equipped with a special seal. Such structures are focused on the application of new technologies and the use of “smart” systems. Their task is to create an ideal microclimate.
Evolution of quality
Modern pergolas are a kind of evolution of canopies, often representing a metal frame with a blind roof.
Of course, such products also have the right to exist, but the advantage of pergolas lies in the automated climate control processes. On a sunny day, you can open and, if necessary, easily “close” the roof, walls, and windows. This is a completely different level of comfort, functionality, and attractive appearance.
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