Yes. When the aluminum louvers close fully they interlock and form a continuous roof surface. Rainwater is not shed over the roof edge; it is collected in the louvers, carried along the perimeter frame and drained down through concealed downpipes inside the front posts. With a wall-mounted pergola, the seal between the house wall and the pergola frame is done on site by the customer or installer.

All models are engineered for wind speeds up to 110 km/h. For snow, the Piano carries 65 – 120 kg/m² depending on size, and the electric models carry 160 – 320 kg/m² per size — you'll find the exact table on each product page.

In heavy snowfall we recommend tilting the louvers to the vertical position, so snow falls through instead of resting on the roof.

Yes. The system is designed as a kit for self-assembly: the connections are CNC-machined and pre-prepared, and no special tools are needed. You do need basic handyman skills, a level and load-bearing base prepared in advance, and enough helpers. Remember this is a load-bearing outdoor structure, not a piece of furniture, so take the assembly seriously. The Piano is a little simpler to build than the Equa because there is no motor position or wiring to consider, and if you would rather not do it yourself, any local contractor can assemble it from the instructions.

The crank mechanism sits on one of the two main beams. Which side ends up accessible is decided during assembly by the orientation of that beam, and the same choice also sets the direction the louvers open. Plan the crank position and the louver direction together so the crank stays easy to reach and the roof opens the right way for the sun. The handle is removed after use so nothing hangs down from the roof; a wall bracket for storing it is included.

No. The louver profile on the motorized Equa is different from the Piano's: it is thicker and spaced further apart, so the Piano roof cannot be retrofitted with a motor. If you think you may want motorized operation later, choose the Equa from the start.

Yes. The LED kit is available as an option for the Piano and can also be added later. Because the Piano has no motor, the lighting is its only electrical component; power draw is low, but you still need a supply run to the post, with the final connection made by a licensed electrician.

Requirements differ from one Canadian municipality to the next and depend on things like the height, the covered area and how close the structure is to the property line. Setback distances in particular are set by your municipal zoning by-law and usually depend on the height and footprint of the structure. Check with your local building or planning department before you order, because the size cannot be changed once the pergola is in production. We can supply dimensioned drawings and a product specification sheet for your chosen configuration to submit with your application.

You get a 5-year warranty on the aluminum structure and a 2-year warranty on the roof mechanism — the crank system on the Piano, and the motor unit and electronic components on the electric models. The warranty covers material and manufacturing defects.