Bloomcabin Bioclimatic Pergola

Adjustable louvered roof

Set sun, shade, airflow and rain cover to suit the moment

9–24 m²

Several configurations for patios of different sizes

Optional automation

Motorized operation for the louvered roof and selected side elements

Outdoor options

LED lighting, screens, side panels and glass walls

Adjustable louvered roof

The adjustable roof controls overhead light and how readily warm air can escape. First consider how the patio is used and when shade is most valuable. You can then choose the sides where extra sun, privacy or wind protection offers a real benefit.

Outdoor options

Optional screens, side panels and glass walls each serve different purposes. Screens provide flexible sun and privacy control; glass walls retain views while reducing lateral wind; panels make a more enclosed area. Review every side individually, since each choice affects light, views, air movement and circulation around the pergola.

9–24 m²

Available configurations

approx. 250 cm

Height information for site planning

Quality aluminum profiles

Clean-lined outdoor construction with manageable upkeep

Adjustable aluminum louvers

Open, tilt or close

Integrated gutter system

Plan the connection to local site drainage

12-year warranty

Subject to the applicable warranty terms

Changeable weather

Spring and fall conditions can shift quickly, but timing and exposure vary across Canada. Use the weather at your own site—not a fixed seasonal assumption—to decide when the adjustable roof or a targeted side screen is useful. On a consistently exposed side, focused protection is often more practical than enclosing the entire pergola.

Also account for doors, full-height windows, roof overhangs and the usual routes between the home, garden and patio. Posts and side elements should not constrict an important passage or unnecessarily interrupt interior views. Near the home, check that windows and doors still operate fully and that the façade remains accessible for maintenance.

Place side elements where they solve a clear problem: weather-side protection, privacy towards neighbours, or screening from low sun. Leaving selected sides open preserves garden connections, circulation and natural airflow.

South- and west-facing patios

On south- and west-facing patios, let the preferred time of use guide the configuration. Check how light reaches seating and adjacent glazing in the morning, afternoon and evening. This shows which louver setting shades the occupied area from above and where side screening may help.

Assess shade beyond the pergola’s centre. A table, individual seats and circulation routes can be affected differently as the sun angle changes. What matters is shade over the areas you actually use, not only the position of louvers across the roof.

Include adjoining rooms in your assessment. Light may still reach full-height windows or cause reflections even when the seating area is shaded. Compare the effect from the patio and from regularly used indoor rooms before finalizing orientation and side options.

Electrical connection and LED lighting

Choose the connection point and cable route early for motorization and integrated lighting. Cables should suit the selected equipment and final post layout so they do not need to cross a completed patio visibly later.

Connection and transition points must remain accessible for inspection and service, even when cabling is discreet. Coordinate them with foundations, drainage, side elements and planned furniture before completing the patio or façade.

Engage a locally qualified electrical contractor for the outdoor connection. Before work begins, confirm that the motor, controls and LED equipment are accepted at the destination, and ask the relevant provincial or territorial authority and municipality about approval, notification or inspection steps. Place everyday controls where they can be reached safely and conveniently.

Drainage and base

When the roof is closed, rainwater is directed through the structure. Consider the full route, from the louvered roof and integrated channels to the point where water joins patio drainage, infiltration or another planned site solution.

At the proposed outlet, check slope, patio edges, planting beds and potential obstructions. Water should not pond, run back to the façade or cross a frequently used path. Establish the onward route before installation.

Installation requires a level fixing surface suited to the structure; a finished patio alone does not reveal what lies beneath. Since Canada’s National Model Codes do not by themselves establish one rule for every location, have a local designer assess the foundation and fixing points for site-specific snow and wind conditions and the requirements adopted in the province or territory. Locate existing services and drainage, and confirm levels, before setting the final drilling and installation positions.

Furniture at the right scale

A dining table needs space not only for itself but also for pulled-back chairs and people passing behind them. A lounge often uses more continuous floor area because of deep seating, while requiring different routes. Include serving routes from the home, garden access and operation of any side elements. Furniture should be comfortable to use without touching posts, glazing or screens.

A scaled plan reveals whether chairs can pull out fully, passages remain clear and doors or side elements can operate without conflict. Draw the furniture outlines along with the space needed to use them, so overlaps appear before choosing the pergola size.

Include planters, a grill and storage furniture alongside the table, chairs, lounge or hot tub if they will remain under or beside the pergola. Then identify the zones that must stay open for access to the home, garden and technical components.

Sun angle, not compass direction alone

Roof louvers mainly affect overhead light. Low morning or evening sun can still reach seating and nearby rooms below the roof edge. Consider seating positions, sightlines and the times when the patio is truly used, not only its orientation.

The louvered roof and screens do different jobs. The roof shades from above and can open for air exchange; a screen can reduce side light or overlooking. Combining them purposefully is better than keeping the roof closed to counter side glare.

Observe the sun at your usual times outdoors. Site photos in the morning, at midday and in the evening can record shadow lines, reflections and side light. They help identify where a screen is genuinely useful and which view should remain open.

Screens or glass walls?

Screens provide adjustable sun and privacy protection. Glass walls retain a view and can reduce side wind, but remain in place and need convenient access for cleaning. Balance protection, openness, maintenance and the desired connection between patio and garden.

Different sides need not receive the same treatment. More privacy may suit a street or neighbouring property, while a sheltered garden side may be better left open. Ensure side elements do not impede key routes, views or desired airflow.

For each side, note the problem to solve, when it occurs and whether the preferred answer is permanent, transparent or adjustable. This makes it easier to compare screens, glass walls and panels without specifying multiple elements for the same purpose.

Motorization and controls

A motorized roof should be controlled from a position where the louvers can be seen clearly. LED lighting should also reflect intended use: light above a dining table serves a different purpose than even illumination across the entire pergola.

Before ordering, decide which components will be motorized and which will be manual. The electrical supply can then be matched to the selected equipment. Treat the roof, lighting and automated side elements as one control plan.

Controls should be easy to reach from the usual seating area and clearly assigned. Open doors, chairs or side elements must not block access. Their final position is best chosen after furniture and circulation routes are planned.

Keep drainage inspectable

Leaves, blossom debris and other deposits can affect integrated water channels. Keep gutters and outlets accessible and inspect them regularly, especially near trees. Loose debris is easier to remove before it compacts and obstructs drainage.

Watch where water actually travels after it exits. Slope, paving joints, edges and low spots can alter the intended route. Arrange the drainage transition to avoid splashback on the façade and persistent moisture around posts or fixings.

After installation, check in suitable weather that the planned drainage works in practice. Later changes to paving, beds or edging can affect water movement and should be considered accordingly.

Maintenance access

Louvers, gutters, screens and glass surfaces should remain easy to inspect and clean. Use gentle cleaning methods suitable for aluminum and avoid tools that may damage the finish. Do not force blocked moving parts.

Large furniture and heavy planters should not permanently obstruct maintenance and service areas. Leave room in front of screens, around posts and beneath drainage points for occasional work, and account for this while planning furniture.

Regular visual checks help identify leaves and deposits in water channels or around the moving parts of louvers and side elements early. After long periods without use or unusual loading, inspect before operating moving components again.

Review the configuration before ordering

Compare the external dimensions, usable internal area and intended site. Add posts, furniture and necessary movement zones to the plan as well as the roof area. This shows whether the pergola covers the desired patio without narrowing entrances or garden routes.

Check the selected version against fixed site conditions: façade, doors, windows, roof overhangs, paving edges, drainage and electrical supply. Before ordering, ask the municipality whether zoning or permit review applies to the planned freestanding or attached pergola. Describe any wall attachment, side enclosure and electrical equipment, since those details can affect the review. Resolve differences before preparing the base.

Record the chosen RAL colour, roof operation, side elements, lighting and automation together. This overview helps coordinate design, technical preparation and future use rather than planning individual options in isolation.

Allow for future changes

Outdoor furniture and habits can change over time. A clearly organized area that is not overfurnished makes it easier to replace a dining table with a lounge or add seating later. Keep circulation and maintenance zones open regardless of the layout.

Where the selected equipment supports several furniture layouts, avoid aiming electrical connections and lighting at one item alone. A flexible floor area allows later changes between dining and seating zones without altering the pergola structure.

Permanent elements such as glass walls need more careful consideration than movable furniture. Consider their effect on views, cleaning, routes and airflow. Screens are more adaptable to changing sun or privacy needs, but serve a different purpose.

Bioclimatic pergola

A bioclimatic pergola suits a patio where you want to actively manage daylight through adjustable louvers. It combines the open character of an outdoor structure with several roof positions and can be complemented by automation and appropriate side options. It is especially useful where the space should shift between open, shaded and more sheltered through the day.

Classic pergola

A classic pergola is a simpler outdoor structure without an adjustable louvered roof. It defines the patio visually, but cannot quickly alter roof position for light or airflow. The key choice is whether that adjustability is needed.

Wall-mounted pergola

A wall-mounted pergola can suit a patio directly beside the home, where the structure should relate to the building. Consider the façade, doors, windows, roof edges and intended connection. A freestanding pergola can be positioned more independently but needs suitable fixing points at its chosen location.