Full control of sun, shade and ventilation through motorised orientable aluminium louvres. Opening from 0° to 135° with integrated rain sensor. The most advanced solution for a terrace pergola all year round.
No size or shape limitations. From residential terrace pergolas to large-format projects for hospitality and corporate use. Bespoke manufacturing to the exact dimensions of your space.
Measurement, technical design, installation and commissioning by our own team in Barcelona and Madrid. No subcontractors. No surprises. With official installer guarantee.
Technical data sheets with solar factor, BIM files in Revit and IFC format and CAD construction details available in our BIM Library for project specification.
The bioclimatic pergola has a fixed aluminium structure with a motorised adjustable-louvre roof: fully waterproof with the louvres closed, usable all year round. The pergola awning has a retractable textile roof that retracts completely when not needed. If your priority is using the terrace in the rain, choose a bioclimatic pergola. If you want an open sky in fine weather, choose a pergola awning.
A wall-mounted pergola uses the façade as the rear anchor point: fewer columns, better integration into residential terraces and urban spaces. A freestanding pergola does not require a supporting wall: it is the option for open gardens, pool areas, and hospitality projects where no façade is available.
Motorisation is recommended for any pergola exceeding 3 metres of projection or exposed to wind. Motorised systems with wind and rain sensors protect the installation automatically without requiring your presence. For small pergolas in sheltered environments, manual operation is a valid option at a lower cost.
In residential properties the priority criteria are aesthetic integration, ease of use and light control. In hospitality, restaurants and corporate projects the criteria are dimensions, certified wind resistance, guaranteed impermeability and modular installation to cover large surface areas. For professional use we always recommend a bioclimatic pergola with EN 13561 certification.
In most municipalities in Catalonia and the Community of Madrid, an aluminium pergola attached to a façade on a private terrace does not require major planning permission, but may require prior notification or a minor works licence. The criteria vary depending on the municipality and whether the pergola includes lateral enclosure. Our team advises on the specific requirements before the project begins.
Aluminium structures with motorised orientable louvres. Total waterproofing, year-round use. Gibus range with 7 models.
Sliding PVC cover without uprights up to 1300×900 cm. Wall-to-wall fixing with no building work. Pratic Tecnic and Pratic One. Official installers in Barcelona and Madrid.
Textile pergola of German design with high-quality retractable canvas. Classic, Cubic, Compact, Stretch and Style. Custom manufacturing and official installation in Barcelona and Madrid.
Bespoke metal structure with customised finishes. Distinctive design for projects requiring unique solutions.
The aluminium bioclimatic pergola is the most advanced solution for terraces used throughout the year, regardless of the weather. Adjustable louvres regulate light and ventilation in summer; with the louvres closed, the structure is completely waterproof in autumn and winter. It is the preferred system in hospitality and restaurant projects, penthouses, and high-end homes where the outdoor space is a genuine extension of the interior. We stock 7 Gibus models with European technical certification.
The Markilux pergola awning combines a fixed aluminium structure with a high-quality retractable textile roof. When the weather permits, the awning retracts completely, leaving the terrace open to the sky. The Markilux Pergola range — in the Classic, Cubic, Style, Compact and Stretch models — is the European technical benchmark: canvases with certified UV protection, motorisation with rain sensor and integrated LED lighting. The ideal solution for a wall-mounted pergola on a large-format terrace or balcony.
Pratic aluminium pergolas combine a high-strength metal structure with exceptional constructive versatility. Available in wall-mounted or free-standing versions, they adapt to any geometry of terrace, garden, or commercial space. Compatible with side enclosures, screens, and glass panels, they allow the creation of a fully covered, habitable space throughout the year. They are the solution of choice for high-end hospitality and residential projects where architectural integration and durability are the priority.
An outdoor pergola transforms any terrace, garden or patio into a liveable space all year round. Beyond their decorative function, a bespoke aluminium pergola is a technical sun-protection solution that regulates temperature, reduces UV radiation exposure and extends the effective use of outdoor spaces in both residential settings and large-scale professional projects.
At Cortinsa we have been installing bioclimatic pergolas, pergola awnings and adjustable louvre systems for more than four decades. We are official installers of Markilux, the leading German manufacturer of sun-protection systems, and we distribute Gibus and Pratic systems for projects requiring specific technical solutions.
The aluminium pergola market is structured into three categories according to roof type and performance level. The bioclimatic pergola incorporates motorised adjustable aluminium louvres that regulate light input and ventilation. With the louvres closed, the structure is completely waterproof. It is the most advanced solution for a terrace pergola in high-end residential use and for HORECA projects where the terrace must function in any weather conditions.
The pergola awning combines a fixed aluminium structure with a retractable textile roof. The Markilux Pergola range — in the Classic, Cubic, Style, Compact and Stretch models — is the European technical benchmark: certified UV-protection fabrics, motorisation with rain sensor and integrated LED lighting. Ideal for a wall-mounted pergola on large-format terraces and balconies where the option of an open sky is to be retained.
The Pratic aluminium pergolas stand out for their constructive versatility: available in wall-mounted or freestanding versions, they cover areas ranging from small terraces to large-format surfaces without intermediate supports. Their high-resistance lacquered aluminium finishes and compatibility with lateral enclosures, screens and glass panels make them a complete solution for residential and hospitality projects requiring maximum adaptability.
The retractable pergola — also known as an extendable pergola — combines openness and protection: when the weather allows, the roof retracts leaving the space completely open; when conditions change, it deploys in seconds. Motorised systems with wind and rain sensors act automatically, protecting the installation without requiring the user to be present.
For a penthouse terrace pergola, where exposure to wind is greater than on lower terraces, we recommend systems with certified class 3 wind resistance in accordance with EN 13561 and a double-wall extruded aluminium structure. The Markilux Pergola Stretch range is specifically designed for these conditions, with a counter-tensioning system that keeps the fabric perfectly taut at high wind speeds.
The uses of a garden pergola go beyond simple shade: creating a sheltered outdoor dining area, visually defining the space of a poolside pergola, covering a leisure area or designing an outdoor living room that functions as an additional room. For environments with high ambient humidity, lacquered aluminium guarantees corrosion-free performance and low long-term maintenance.
For large-scale pergolas — hospitality projects, corporate buildings or residential developments — modular systems allow surfaces of up to 100 m² to be covered without visible intermediate supports, maintaining the visual openness of the space. Motorised pergolas with centralised control allow multiple modules to be managed from a single point, integrating with the building’s home-automation systems.
Modern pergolas have evolved into permanent architectural elements that add value to a property. Unlike temporary solutions, a professionally installed aluminium pergola complies with European technical regulations, comes with product documentation for planning and municipal applications, and carries a manufacturer’s warranty on the structure and mechanisms.
In Barcelona we install bioclimatic pergolas and pergola awnings across the entire metropolitan area: Eixample, Sarrià-Sant Gervasi, Gràcia, Sant Cugat, Castelldefels and the Costa Garraf. We are the reference installer for hospitality projects along the Barcelona coastline and for high-end residential projects in the Diagonal and Pedralbes areas.
In Madrid our technical team covers the capital and the main residential and business zones: Salamanca, Chamberí, La Moraleja, Pozuelo de Alarcón, Las Rozas and the Henares corridor. Pergola for hospitality projects in the city centre and bioclimatic pergolas for detached homes in the north-west sierra.
Cortinsa has been installing solar protection systems in Spain for over forty years. Our own in-house technical team, no subcontracting, with a response time of under 24 hours. Request a no-obligation technical visit.
A bioclimatic pergola has a roof of adjustable aluminium louvres fixed to the structure: when closed, the pergola is completely waterproof with no additional elements. The pergola awning has a retractable textile roof that retracts when not needed, leaving the terrace open to the sky. Both are permanent aluminium installations, but the bioclimatic pergola requires a higher initial investment and offers greater technical performance; the pergola awning is more economical and allows you to enjoy the open sky.
In most municipalities in Catalonia and the Community of Madrid, an aluminium pergola attached to a façade on a private terrace does not require a major building permit. It may require prior notification to the local council or a minor building permit depending on the municipality, if the property is in an urban protection zone or if the pergola includes lateral enclosure. Our team advises on the specific requirements for each location before the project begins.
Technical pergola awnings use fabrics with a waterproof treatment that repels moderate rain. In heavy or prolonged rain, the optimum system is the bioclimatic pergola with closed louvres, which offers complete waterproofing equivalent to a roof. For hospitality projects where the terrace must remain operational in any weather, we always recommend the bioclimatic solution.
The systems we install are certified to European standard EN 13561. Markilux pergola awnings achieve wind resistance class 3 (tested up to 130 km/h). Gibus bioclimatic pergolas with extruded aluminium louvres withstand winds of up to 120–140 km/h depending on model and dimensions. The integrated wind sensor acts automatically to protect the installation before design limits are reached.
A bespoke aluminium pergola is installed in one or two working days depending on dimensions and motorisation. In most cases no masonry work is required if ballast-box columns are used, which eliminates the concrete foundation and considerably reduces both installation time and waste generation.
A wall-mounted pergola uses the building facade as a rear anchor point, reducing the number of columns required and improving architectural integration. It is the most common option for a terrace pergola in residential properties and restaurants with a terrace adjoining the premises. A freestanding pergola is the alternative when no facade is available or when the project requires positioning the structure in the centre of the space.
Yes. We have BIM files in Revit (.rfa) and IFC formats, CAD construction details and technical data sheets with solar factor for all the systems we install. All documentation is available free of charge in our BIM Library for registered architects, engineers and interior designers. We also provide technical advice during the specification phase and attendance at site coordination meetings.
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