Outdoor Cover Pratic Tecnic

Sliding PVC cover with 5×10 cm guide profile and minimal lines up to 1300×800 cm. Style meets technology. Patented anti-drip system, Qualicoat Seaside Class 2. Official Pratic installers in Barcelona and Madrid.
Outdoor Cover Pratic Tecnic
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Why the Pratic Tecnic cover is different

5×10 cm minimum guide profile: maximum visual discretion

The Pratic Tecnic cover uses a guide profile of just 5×10 cm, the most discreet in the Pratic cover range. The clean lines and absence of intermediate uprights make the Tecnic the solution for spaces where architectural integration and visual discretion are a priority. The PVC canvas slides along the aluminium guides and packs away into a compact space when not in use.

Fixing into openings and pre-existing structures

The Pratic Tecnic is installed directly between walls or into existing openings without the need for an independent load-bearing structure. Compatible with various configurations adapted to the geometry of each space, with integrated lateral water drainage. Particularly suited to building terraces, galleries, and semi-covered spaces where a low-profile covering solution is required.

Patented anti-drip system and Qualicoat Seaside Class 2

The patented anti-drip system prevents water infiltration at the junction points between the canvas and the guides during rain. The structure finish with Qualicoat Seaside Class 2 certification guarantees maximum corrosion resistance in coastal and urban environments. Patented design and Made in Italy manufacturing.

Motorisation, LED and home automation integration

Available with manual or motorised operation. Supports integrated LED Line lighting in bay dividers in white or RGB versions. Compatible with app-based and voice-command home automation for personalised scenarios, and with rain, wind and light sensors for full automation.

Technical specifications

Dimension Value
Minimum width 250 cm
Maximum width 1300 cm
Maximum depth (P-side guide) 800 cm
Maximum depth (L-side guide) 550 cm
Guide profile 5 × 10 cm
Operation Manual or motor
Fixing Between walls or in recess
Anti-infiltration system Patented anti-drip
Structure finish Qualicoat Seaside Class 2
Origin Made in Italy

Maximum dimensions with three bays. Source: Pratic technical datasheet — Tecnic One Folder.

Available fabrics

Acrylic or polyester textile fabrics treated for outdoor use. Fibreglass filter fabrics with protection of up to 95% of UV rays. PVC fabrics in transparent, smoked or fully blackout opaque versions.

Available structure colours

RAL 9016 Blanco sablé · RAL 9010 Blanco semilucido · RAL 1013 Avorio semilucido · RAL 1013 Avorio sablé · RAL 9006 Grigio sablé · RAL 9006 Alluminio brill. opaco · Grigio ferro · Corten. At a supplement: Tiger Coating Colors Class 2 and special RAL on request.

Options and accessories

LED Line lighting in bay dividers with white or RGB light (white included). Double roof available in three colours. Home automation with app-based or voice-command scenarios. Light, rain and wind sensors.

Looking for a low-profile cover for your terrace or gallery?

Cortinsa installs the Pratic Tecnic cover in Barcelona and Madrid. Free technical visit, on-site measurement and no-obligation quote within 48 hours.

Pratic Tecnic Cover installed on a terrace and outdoor space

exterior technic cover details

Pratic Tecnic Roof: 5×10 cm minimal profile for terraces and designer outdoor spaces

What the Pratic Tecnic is and how it differs from the Pratic One

The Pratic Tecnic exterior roof is a sliding PVC roof cover with a minimal profile, designed for installation between walls or in existing openings without intermediate uprights. Its defining feature is the 5×10 cm guide profile, the most discreet in the range, compared with the 10×16 cm of the Pratic One. This difference results in greater architectural integration and a more restrained visual line, suited to projects where design is the primary criterion. The maximum depth of the Tecnic is 800 cm on the P side and 550 cm on the L side, compared with 900 cm on both sides for the One. Browse the full range of exterior roof covers to choose the most suitable model.

The sliding PVC canvas glides along aluminium guides and packs away into a compact space, allowing the area to be enjoyed open when conditions permit. The manufacturer describes the Tecnic with the tagline “style meets technique”, underscoring the balance between technical performance and aesthetic intent.

Installation between pre-existing structures without major building works

The Pratic Tecnic is installed directly into existing openings and pre-existing structures without the need to construct an independent load-bearing structure. The integrated lateral drainage system manages rainfall without requiring additional guttering. This ease of installation makes it a frequent choice for terrace refurbishments in residential buildings, glazed galleries, and corporate spaces where minimising building works is a requirement. For projects requiring greater climatic versatility with adjustable louvres, bioclimatic pergolas are the most common alternative.

Thermal comfort and energy efficiency with a PVC roof cover

The Pratic Tecnic sliding PVC roof cover allows the level of shading to be adjusted precisely by stopping it at any intermediate position. When installed alongside glazed surfaces, it helps reduce interior air-conditioning energy consumption by limiting direct solar incidence. The patented anti-drip system ensures watertightness during rain, and the Qualicoat Seaside Class 2 lacquering guarantees finish durability in coastal and urban environments. The integrated LED Line lighting in the bay dividers extends use of the outdoor space into evening hours with minimal energy consumption.

Cortinsa, official Pratic installers in Barcelona and Madrid

As official Pratic installers in Barcelona and Madrid, Cortinsa provides guidance on selecting the most appropriate fabric according to the orientation and solar exposure of the space, the required level of motorisation and home automation, and the fixing system compatible with the existing structure. The Pratic Tecnic roof cover is frequently specified in hospitality, corporate, and luxury residential projects where profile discretion and build quality are decisive factors. For projects combining the roof cover with lateral protection, the Cortinsa team coordinates the integrated exterior sun-protection solution. Visit our exterior shade section for further information.

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Frequently asked questions about the Pratic Tecnic cover

What is the main difference between the Pratic Tecnic and the Pratic One?

The main difference is the guide profile and maximum depth. The Pratic Tecnic has a 5×10 cm profile and reaches 800 cm depth on the P side and 550 cm on the L side. The Pratic One has a 10×16 cm profile and reaches 900 cm depth on both sides. The Tecnic is designed for spaces where visual discretion of the profile is the priority; the One for greater-depth coverings. Source: Pratic Tecnic One Folder technical datasheet.
The Pratic Tecnic covers a width of between 250 and 1300 cm, with a maximum projection of 800 cm when the guide is fixed on the P side, and 550 cm when fixed on the L side. These dimensions correspond to the three-bay configuration. Source: Pratic technical datasheet and official website pratic.it.
Yes. The Pratic Tecnic is available with manual or motorised operation. The motorised version is compatible with home automation via app and voice command, and supports rain, wind and light sensors for fully automated opening and closing. Source: Pratic Tecnic One Folder technical datasheet.
The Pratic Tecnic accepts textile fabrics in acrylic or polyester, fiberglass filter fabrics with protection of up to 95% of UV rays, and PVC fabrics in transparent, smoked or fully blackout opaque versions. Source: official website pratic.it/es/producto/tecnic/.

The Pratic Tecnic is particularly suited to terraces on buildings, galleries, corporate spaces and hospitality projects where a low-visual-profile cover with maximum architectural integration is required. Its 5×10 cm guide profile makes it the most discreet in the Pratic cover range. Source: official website pratic.it/es/producto/tecnic/.

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