We love the world of bioclimatic pergolas, and after working in this sector for more than 11 years, we decided to create this blog with the intention of comparing the different systems currently available on the Spanish market, and more specifically in Andalusia (we have carried out installations in Marbella, Malaga, Estepona, Sotogrande, Cádiz, Torrox, Granada, Ronda and many other places).
We will evaluate aesthetics, functionality, quality of materials, finishes, and accessories, which practically all bioclimatic pergola manufacturers incorporate today.
We hope this will help you better understand them and ensure the end customer is satisfied with the product they choose.
Why buy Bioclimatic Pergolas?
Primarily because of their versatility. Their slat rotation system allows us to completely enclose a room or ventilate and allow direct light from the outside, with almost no construction work required. We can use an outdoor space year-round, always keeping in mind that we are covering the exterior of a home or commercial space for use in the summer during the hottest hours of the sun and in the winter during the rain and cold. However, it will never be the same as enclosing a space with a fixed cement or brick roof, for those looking for 100% watertightness against heavy rainwater.Although today there are systems that almost achieve this, almost 100% of the time-.
On the other hand, as the name suggests, bioclimatic pergolas are much more environmentally friendly than any other awning or outdoor covering system. First, because of their durability, as it is a covering system that, with minor maintenance, can last almost a lifetime.
Furthermore, the slats of bioclimatic pergolas collect rainwater, and when properly channeled through their structure and support posts, it can be reused as irrigation water or filtered for various uses, such as cleaning water, etc.
Finally, because they also provide the advantage of thermal insulation compared to other types of enclosures. All the different brands of bioclimatic pergolas manufacture their slats in a tubular shape, meaning their slats are made of a double sheet of aluminum, structural or non-structural, with an intermediate air chamber. This means that when the roof is fully or partially closed, the slats protect us from the high temperatures in summer, as the outer part would be warmer than the lower part. Therefore, in addition to protecting us from direct sunlight, they also protect us from high temperatures. Conversely, in winter, the outer part would be cooler and the lower part would be warmer, giving us a much cooler feeling under the pergola, while also protecting us from rain and snow.
That means, if we can have a shaded space under the pergola in the summer, yet also ventilated with a small opening between the slats, we can save a lot on electric ventilation systems, and the same on heating in the winter if the space under our pergola is glazed and the slats are completely closed.
Some systems also mention acoustic damping. This is partly true, as long as the pergola is fully enclosed and glazed.
In conclusion, bioclimatic pergolas offer many positive factors that contribute to environmental sustainability while simultaneously structuring the outdoor space for year-round use.
