After many enquiries, calls, emails, photographs, site visits, measurements, quotes and completed projects, at Pérgolas Sunset we have learned something important: a pergola project does not start by choosing a model.
It starts by understanding the space.
A terrace in Málaga does not raise the same questions as a porch in Valladolid. A penthouse on the Costa del Sol does not have the same requirements as a villa with a garden, a pool area, a home entrance or a carport.
It is also not the same to look for occasional shade in summer as it is to protect an outdoor area so it can be used for a larger part of the year.
Many people contact us with an initial idea:
“I want a bioclimatic pergola.”
“I need to cover a terrace.”
“I am looking for a retractable pergola.”
“I want a structure without posts.”
“I need to enclose a porch.”
“I want a solution for a parking area.”
However, behind that first sentence there are usually many pending decisions: the real use of the space, the available height, access for installation, drainage, budget, community approvals, installation logistics or even whether the requested system is actually the most suitable one.
That is why, before talking only about models, measurements or prices, it is worth organising the decision.