Originally, a pergola was used as an altar or arbor that teachers could use to teach their students. The Italian word pergola arose from the Latin word ‘pergula’, which we also use in the Dutch language. It is part of a terrace and allows you to fully enjoy the garden. A pergola has even more advantages and will also give your home more atmosphere, both outside and inside.
Pergola or canopy?
Is a pergola the same as a patio cover? These terms are often used interchangeably, but there are differences. A patio cover is a fixed construction that is attached to the facade of a house. It is a kind of roof that rests permanently on uprights. A pergola is a construction that can be attached to the facade, but this is not necessary. It can be an open construction or closed and it is possible to grow plants against the pergola. The main advantage of pergola awning is the versatility. You can choose open, closed or half open. Choose a cloth or slats, a more open or a closed design. With automation you can determine the ideal situation at any time of the day.
More atmosphere with a pergola
It is a pity if you have decorated a beautiful garden, but because of rain or bright sun you cannot fully enjoy it. With a pergola you can spend much more time outside. Close the roof for shade, or sit outside while it’s raining. The terrace is part of the garden with the comfort you are used to from inside the house. With regard to the roof, there are plenty of options. You can opt for a tight canvas, a loose canvas or slats made of various materials.
More atmosphere and comfort outside and inside
A pergola outside in combination with automated window decoration inside is ideal. That’s how you can Poweredblinds Connect curtains to the roof of the pergola via the TaHoma Switch from Somfy. This gives you more control over the blinds and you don’t have to be in a specific place to operate these products. With sensors you don’t even have to be at home! With a light or temperature sensor you can open or close the outdoor blinds or the indoor window decoration fully automatically.
If the sun shines brightly and you want to sit cool on the terrace later, you can leave the roof of the pergola closed. If you want to look at the stars in the evening, you open the roof. Thanks to the motor that is incorporated in the pergola, you can operate the canopy from your sun lounger. This can be done with a remote control or even with your voice if you use a voice assistant.
You can enjoy your covered pergola even more if you connect smart lights. Just like you can connect the window decoration to the smart motor in the pergola, you can also operate the lighting in the same way. For example, you can create scenarios for every situation. For example, you can open the window decoration and close the canopy during the day, close the curtains and open the roof in the evening. The lighting comes on as soon as it gets dark. You can choose these scenarios yourself or automate them completely. This way you can enjoy the outdoors even more!
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