An aluminium terrace cover is more permanent than an awning and more flexible than a closed conservatory. Five planning parameters determine the right system.
Bioclimatic pergola (louvre roof): adjustable aluminium louvres, fully waterproof when closed. Up to ~54 m² in coupled modules. From €4,000. Retractable pergola: roof retracts into a cassette for full sky access. Luxa 800, from €7,990. Fixed aluminium canopy: no moving parts, lowest cost.
1) Usable area: ≤ 25 m² single module, larger goes coupled. 2) Mounting: free-standing (4 posts) or wall-mounted (2 posts). 3) Wall connection: butyl tape + cover profile for water-tight finish. 4) Load zone: wind and snow zones drive structural sizing. 5) Use case: residential or commercial (different load classes and documents).
Residential terrace ≤ 20 m²: Luxa 500M or Luxa 700. 20–40 m²: Luxa 700 coupled. Restaurant/hotel: Luxa 700 with wind sensor. Retractable need: Luxa 800. Adjacent to a winter garden: Luxa WG.
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