# Bioclimatic pergola in Alicante.

> Bioclimatic pergolas with adjustable louvres in Alicante and on the Costa Blanca: how they control sun, shade and airflow, automation, sensors and quotes.

## What is a bioclimatic pergola?

A bioclimatic pergola is an aluminium frame with a roof of louvres that rotate on their axis. Angled, they let the sun in, create shade or release hot air; closed, they keep out the rain. With a motor and sensors they move on their own. It suits terraces, gardens and pools from Valencia to Murcia, after a site visit.

- Louvre rotation: (to be confirmed)
- Sensors: (to be confirmed)
- Warranty: (to be confirmed)

## Which spaces are bioclimatic pergolas for?

They fit places where the sun is strong for much of the year and shade needs adjusting through the day, as on the Costa Blanca. They can be attached to the facade or stand free on four posts in the middle of the garden.

- House terraces and gardens
- Pool areas and sun decks
- Penthouses in full sun
- Restaurant, hotel and beach bar terraces
- Outdoor lounges in residential complexes

## Bioclimatic pergola, awning or glass roof?

Three ways to cover the same terrace. The difference is how much control you get over light, air and rain.

| Feature | Bioclimatic pergola | Awning or tensioned fabric | Fixed glass roof |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Shade | Adjustable by turning the louvres | Fixed while extended | Little, glass lets the sun through |
| Rain | Protects with louvres closed | Depends on the fabric | Always protects |
| Airflow | Hot air escapes between louvres | Air is trapped under the fabric | No airflow from above |
| Automation | Motor plus rain, wind or sun sensors | Motor on some models | Does not move |

## What is the process?

The same four steps for every system, from the first call to installation.

1. **Tell us about your space.** By phone, WhatsApp or the form: what you want to enclose, where it is and how you plan to use it.
2. **Site visit and measuring.** A technician sees the site, takes measurements and checks the floor, ceiling and orientation. Timing: (to be confirmed).
3. **Fixed quote.** You receive the system, materials and delivery time in writing. Timing: (to be confirmed).
4. **Made to measure and installed.** The system is made to fit your opening and we install it at your home or business. Timing: (to be confirmed).

## What can you combine with a bioclimatic pergola?

With glass curtains on the sides the pergola becomes an enclosed space.

- [Glass curtains](https://luneks.es/en/glass-curtains/): Glass panels with no vertical frames that stack to one side.
- [Frameless sliding glass](https://luneks.es/en/frameless-sliding-glass/): Glass panels that slide behind one another, for wide openings.
- [Insulated glass curtains](https://luneks.es/en/insulated-glass-curtains/): Double glazing for using the terrace in winter too.
- [Retractable roofs](https://luneks.es/en/retractable-roofs/): A roof that opens and closes with the weather.
- [Fixed roofs](https://luneks.es/en/fixed-roofs/): A permanent roof in glass, polycarbonate or sandwich panel.
- [Tensioned fabric pergola](https://luneks.es/en/tensioned-fabric-pergola/): Shade from fabric on an aluminium frame, with no building work.

## Questions about bioclimatic pergolas

### How much does a bioclimatic pergola cost?

It depends on the size, whether it is attached or freestanding, the motor, the sensors and the aluminium finish. We do not publish prices: we prepare the quote after seeing and measuring the space.

### What are the drawbacks of a bioclimatic pergola?

It is heavier than an awning and needs solid anchoring. Closed louvres keep out rain, but they are not a sealed roof against wind driven rain. Motors and sensors need some maintenance.

### Which is better, a bioclimatic pergola or an awning?

An awning gives simple shade and folds away. A bioclimatic pergola adjusts shade precisely, ventilates, keeps out rain and handles wind better. If you use the terrace a lot, the pergola gives more control.

### Which is better, a bioclimatic pergola or a glass roof?

A glass roof always protects but lets the sun’s heat through. A pergola gives shade and airflow in the heat and opens when you want light. On very sunny sites the pergola usually feels cooler.

### Is it legal to install a bioclimatic pergola in Spain?

Yes, but each town hall decides whether a prior notice is enough or a licence is needed, and in apartment buildings the owners’ community has a say too. (to be confirmed)

### How do the pergola sensors work?

A rain sensor closes the louvres when it starts to rain, and a wind sensor moves them to a safe position in strong gusts. You control it with a remote or from your phone. (to be confirmed)

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