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Accessories for Pergolas and Canopies: What to Consider for Year-Round Outdoor Comfort
Is your terrace sitting empty most of the time due to strong sun, wind, or rain? If you want to enjoy your outdoor space every day, you need proper shelter—a place where you can eat, relax, cook, and spend time with friends or family. A Soltec pergola or canopy is the perfect starting point to create a cozy outdoor living area. But true comfort and functionality come only with well-chosen additional features.
Pergola or Canopy – Which One Is Right for You?
Both pergolas and canopies offer reliable protection from the elements. Bioclimatic pergolas come with adjustable louvers that regulate sunlight and airflow, while classic canopies provide straightforward and effective protection from rain and direct sun. With the right add-ons—such as ZIP roller blinds, sliding or glass panels—either solution becomes even more comfortable and usable throughout the year.
Why You Need Side Protection
Even with a solid roof, side exposure to sun or wind can make your outdoor area uncomfortable. This is especially true for narrow terraces, where side protection is essential to maintain privacy and create a pleasant atmosphere.
ZIP Roller Blinds – Comfort and Privacy
ZIP roller blinds effectively prevent overheating beneath the pergola or cover. They block up to 97% of sunlight while maintaining around 3% transparency—allowing you to still enjoy the view without compromising on privacy. The result is a space that’s bright yet intimate, perfect for all-day outdoor living.
ALU Panels – Robust and Low-Maintenance
Aluminium panels provide long-lasting protection while being lightweight and highly resistant to weather conditions. They require minimal upkeep and are available in both sliding and fixed versions, so you can tailor them to your needs—whether for shade, privacy, or both.
Panels combining a strong aluminium frame with wooden slats made from Siberian larch offer the best of both worlds: natural warmth and timeless design. These panels add a welcoming touch while delivering reliable sun and privacy protection. Available in both sliding and fixed formats, they are a stylish and functional addition to any pergola.
Glass Panels – Reliable Protection All Year Long
Glass panels can transform your terrace into a true outdoor living room. They offer excellent protection from wind and rain and are available in sliding or folding (accordion) systems. They add flexibility and significantly extend your terrace usage throughout the seasons. It’s important to note that a glazed pergola is not a winter garden—it doesn’t provide full insulation—but the protection is sufficient to enjoy your terrace nearly all year round.
Glass Panels + ZIP Roller Shades – The Ideal Combination for Total Comfort
This combination brings out the best of both solutions. In spring and autumn, the glass helps retain heat and create a cozy atmosphere, while in summer, ZIP roller shades prevent overheating from direct sun exposure. Together, they ensure a comfortable temperature on your terrace regardless of the season.
If You Want True Comfort – Accessories Aren’t a Luxury, They’re a Necessity
A bioclimatic pergola or canopy is an excellent starting point. But only with thoughtful accessories does the space become truly versatile and enjoyable all year round. Soltec pergolas and covers are designed for easy upgrades—offering shade today, and heating, lighting, or glazing tomorrow.
Be sure to plan electrical installations in advance so your space is ready for future enhancements. Accessories aren’t just about aesthetics—they’re about your quality of life. With Soltec solutions, you create an outdoor space that adapts to your lifestyle, habits, and desires.
Additional equipment isn’t just about looks – it enables you to use your terrace all year round. ZIP roller shades, panels, and glazing protect against sun, wind, and rain while offering comfort and privacy.
For effective protection, we recommend combining ZIP roller shades with glass panels. The glass shields the space from weather, while the shades provide extra coverage and block side winds and sun.
This setup provides year-round comfort. Glass panels retain warmth during spring and autumn, while ZIP shades prevent overheating in summer – making your terrace comfortable in any season.
Yes. Soltec pergolas and canopies are designed to be modular and upgradeable. You can easily add heaters, lighting, ZIP shades, or side panels later on – even after the initial installation.
With the right equipment, your terrace becomes a functional space you can use almost every day. It creates a protected, flexible, and aesthetically pleasing area for relaxing, entertaining, or working outdoors.