How to build a pergola: bioclimatic and with a rigid roof

The number of pergolas installed in France continues to grow every year, and it is easy to understand the reasons behind such an increase. It is hard not to notice such an addition to a property when visiting friends, spotting one at a neighbor's, or simply walking down a street. If you would like to learn more about our pergolas, feel free to also consult our aluminium pergola guide.

What is a pergola used for?

Generally, people tend to fall in love with the concept of a pergola once they spend a day or an evening under one of these structures. This historic construction, frequently seen in certain gardens, has evolved over the years into a true outdoor asset.

Leaning against a wall or fixed on a terrace, a pergola allows you to enjoy your outdoor space with the perfect mix to counter or take advantage of weather conditions. With the recent evolution of the bioclimatic pergola as offered by CliKIT, there is probably no moment when it is not possible to enjoy your pergola, depending on how it is configured.

Enjoying long summer evenings while sheltering from humidity, creating a shaded spot to escape the sun, spending time outdoors despite the elements raging during the winter months? These are just some of the opportunities made possible by pergolas today.

The materials used in the construction of a pergola

CliKIT offers powder-coated aluminium pergolas of the highest quality. At present, this is probably the most suitable material for all outdoor constraints, while retaining the benefits of a classic or bioclimatic pergola.

Elegant and streamlined, aluminium has the advantage of being adaptable anywhere and, above all, of having an impressive lifespan. Maintaining such a material is also very easy and not time-consuming. While aluminium may be somewhat more expensive when choosing a pergola, its cost is quickly offset by a structure that does not shift and withstands any weather conditions perfectly.

Of course, it is also possible to find other types of structures on the market, made of wood or wrought iron, but for reasons of maintenance, comfort and practicality, nothing can truly compete with aluminium.

Building your own pergola

The idea has crossed many minds, and plenty of DIY enthusiasts take the plunge — usually with wooden pergolas. While creativity can make the process an enriching experience, it is important to keep in mind that the advantages of a custom-made pergola created by professionals, with multiple profiles and modular options offering significant potential for evolution, remain a key factor to consider when creating what is essentially a new outdoor room.

Sunlight is generally a key argument for enjoying your pergola, and at CliKIT, the two types on offer generally satisfy even the most demanding customers.

This extension — when it is well executed and fits perfectly — will stand the test of time within your outdoor space. It is therefore worth taking advantage of professional expertise and carefully choosing each component of this future structure.