The arrival of warmer weather is the perfect time to install a pergola on your terrace or in your garden. There are many types of pergola, designed to divide spaces, create shaded areas, or protect you from excessive sunlight and rain.
That’s why, at Cortinsa, we help you choose the one that best suits your needs.
What is a pergola?
The word ‘pergola’ comes from the Latin term ‘pergŭla’ – meaning ‘balcony’ or ‘gallery’.
A pergola is an architectural structure generally consisting of four or more vertical pillars supporting horizontal beams joined end to end. Pergolas are usually fitted with straps, supports or bases designed to ensure a secure anchoring to the ground, and their wide variety of designs make them an ideal structure to install anywhere in your home.
Although by definition they are intended to provide shade in an open space, their uses can be very varied: from reducing solar radiation to protecting outdoor furniture on a terrace, or even using them for growing delicate plants that require extra maintenance, protection from spraying and stable climatic conditions.
Pergolas for patios and gardens
There are different types of pergolas that can be constructed from various materials, and although the most common are iron, aluminium or wood, there are also varieties made from concrete or bamboo.
At Cortinsa, we work in partnership with Corradi and Renson on outdoor pergola systems, and the combination of their technical expertise and our experience in service delivery enables us to offer our clients personalised, bespoke solutions.
We meet the requirements for functionality and durability needed in outdoor environments and, thanks to ongoing research, select the perfect material for your pergola.
Wooden pergola
Wooden pergolas are the most traditional and popular option. You can choose between laminated or solid wood, and both are easy to maintain; a waterproofing product can be applied annually. Their versatility allows us to create pergolas of any shape and size.
Wrought iron pergola
Their elegance and refinement are beyond doubt. With a wrought iron pergola, you can choose to enjoy scrollwork on the columns, decorative features, and adaptability within the simplicity and clean lines of contemporary design. Cost is one of the key considerations when discussing wrought iron, as it is handcrafted and therefore more expensive.
It is resistant to breakage and cracks, although it requires careful maintenance from time to time as it is a material susceptible to water and, consequently, to rust.
Steel pergola
Steel is a durable, economical and versatile material, and usually comes in rolled forms such as tubular sections, straight slats, T-shaped joints or others. This material has a high degree of corrosion resistance, although, like the rest, it requires proper maintenance to prevent the build-up of natural rust.
Steel pergolas are economical and durable, thus contributing to sustainable architecture.
Aluminium pergola
The simplicity of aluminium means that pergolas made from this material are lightweight, strong and require little maintenance. Although it is one of the more expensive materials, it is also one of the most versatile. Aluminium pergolas tend to fit very well into minimalist spaces.
The latest trend in aluminium pergolas is bioclimatic pergolas, which we will discuss below.
Bioclimatic pergolas
The latest trend in pergolas is bioclimatic pergolas, distinguished by their basic function and innovative system that allows you to enjoy a covered space all year round.
The bioclimatic approach involves designing a structure based on the climatic characteristics of the installation site, with the aim of making the most of the location’s potential while anticipating and mitigating adverse conditions of any kind: rain, wind, snow, etc.
A bioclimatic pergola is capable of regulating the internal temperature. Its adjustable slats, which act as a roof, regulate the ambient heat, the amount of light entering, the humidity level and the air movement.
To all this, one must add a touch of unmistakable design and cutting-edge technical solutions, in an elegant combination of functionality and aesthetics.
All this makes this product ideal for covering outdoor spaces, whether in private homes, bars, restaurants, hotels or any other venue you can think of.
