Aluminium pergolas and louvred roofs in Ireland
A covered patio that opens up on a good day, made to measure and fitted across Ireland. Choose the roof first, then close in as many sides as you need.
Fitted by our own team
An aluminium pergola with a louvred roof has blades that open for sun and fresh air and close to keep out the rain.
Every pergola is made to measure. We visit, measure up and give you a fixed quote, and our own team does the fitting.
We supply and fit pergolas across Ireland from our showrooms in Dublin, Cork, Galway and Carlow, fixed to the house or freestanding.
A pergola with a roof: choose the roof first
Prefer a roof that slides back for open sky? See our retractable roof verandas.
How a louvred roof works
Tilt the blades open to let light and air through, or angle them against the low evening sun.
Close them and the blades shut tight. Rain runs off into the built-in gutter, so you can stay outside through a shower.
You will also see them called bioclimatic pergolas or pergolas with an adjustable roof. They are the same idea.
A pergola with a roof and sides
Frameless glass sliding doors open right back in summer. A solid aluminium wall gives privacy where you need it.
Open on all sides
A covered patio with the garden all round.
Glass and one solid wall
Glass doors on the front and one side, and an aluminium wall where you want privacy.
Closed in on every side
Close in every side and you have a glass room that opens up in summer. Pergolas with a roof and sides.
Pergolas we have fitted
Louvred roofs, glass roofs and pergolas closed in with glass, made to measure and fitted by our own teams around Ireland. See more in the gallery.
Two of them in detail: a retractable roof with glass walls beside a stone cottage near Mallow, Co. Cork, and the Dublin pergolas, including a freestanding glass-roof pergola closed in with frameless glass, on our pergolas in Dublin page. More on the recent jobs page.
A louvred roof or a fixed glass roof?
Choose a louvred roof if you want to control the light and air. A fixed glass roof lets in the most light all year round and usually costs less. A folding fabric roof gives shade that folds away. Our guide to glass and louvred roofs in Irish weather compares them side by side.
| Louvred roof | Fixed glass roof | Folding fabric roof | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opens up | The blades tilt open | No | The fabric folds back |
| Light | You choose | The most, all year | Shade when closed |
| Cost | More than a fixed roof | Usually less | Ask us |
Made to measure
Every pergola is made to measure for your garden. We visit, measure up and talk through the roof and which sides to close in.
Planning permission
It depends on the size, where it sits and your property, so check with your local council before you order. See our planning permission guide.
What it costs
The price depends on the size, the roof and extras like lighting or glass sides. You get a fixed quote after a free site visit.
How it works
- 1See itVisit a showroom in Dublin, Cork, Galway or Carlow, or send us a photo of your garden.
- 2MeasureWe visit, measure up and talk through the roof and the sides.
- 3Fixed quoteOne price for supply and fitting, with no obligation.
- 4FittingLead time is usually 6 to 8 weeks from order, and our own team usually fits an open pergola in a day.
Common questions
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Can a pergola stand away from the house?
Yes. Our pergolas can be fixed to the house or stand on their own posts anywhere in the garden.
Is a louvred roof waterproof?
Yes. With the blades closed, rain runs off into the gutter. In strong wind some rain can blow in at the open sides, so add glass doors or side walls if you want full shelter.
Are the louvred roofs motorised?
Yes. Our Pinela Louvred roofs are motorised as standard.
How long does it take to fit?
Lead time is usually 6 to 8 weeks from order. Fitting usually takes 1 to 4 days, depending on the size and whether it is being closed in with glass.
Can I buy a louvred roof supply only?
Yes, supply only is available if you have your own installer.
How much does a pergola cost in Ireland?
It depends on the size, the roof and whether you close in any sides. See our example prices, or book a free site visit for a fixed written quote.
Can a pergola have glass sides?
Yes. Glass sliding doors can close in one or more sides, and they slide right back on a good day.
Do I need planning permission for a pergola in Ireland?
It depends on the size and where it goes, so check with your council before you order. We give you the drawings and specification to help.
Pergolas across Ireland
See also pergolas in Dublin, pergolas in Cork and pergolas in Galway. In Northern Ireland, see aluminium pergolas.
Book a showroom visit
Stand under a full-size veranda and glass room before you decide. Pick your showroom and choose a time; a visit takes about 45 minutes, and there is no obligation.
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Recent pergolas we have fitted
Real Apex jobs, photographed after fitting. Tap one for the size and what was fitted.
Get a free quote
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