Fabric Roof Systems

Why choose a fabric sliding pergola roof?

Designed to be used all year, they are capable of withstanding wind and rain (and in some cases snow). All of our systems can withstand rainwater and many have their own ways of dealing it, from directing the water to the sides to having integrated drainage systems to take the water down the supporting posts and onto the ground.

Whilst many of these systems come with exposed sides as standard, many of them really come into their own when they have one or more of the sides infilled, to truly create the feel of an outdoor room.

This can be done in a variety of ways, from fabric screens, retractable blinds, solid glazing or walling and sliding glass doors. Most systems are modular so the sides can be added at a later date if required.

Starting with systems such as the Gibus Isola Fly, we have a broad range of options. The Isola Fly is a multi-purpose terrace cover that consists of a sleek and minimalist framework that is available in a choice of five colours, and a PVC fabric roof. The slim framework unfortunately does not allow room for integral guttering systems, however due to the innovative water proof fly fabric it is not an issue, as the design of the fabric allows water to run off the sides.

This system does not have sides that can be filled in using glass, as it is designed to be open, however it can be easily set up against walls, and used to fill small gaps making it a very useful system.

We also have designs such as the Weinor Pergotex, which combines a modular aluminium framework with a folding fabric roof system. Capable of withstanding wind, heavy rain and even snow, this is a truly all-weather system. Available in single sizes up to seven metres wide, with a maximum projection of six and a half metres, they can also be coupled to make larger units, or bolted back to back. Whilst this system is designed to be fixed to an existing wall or structure, it is possible to use a goalpost style framework to create a stand alone system.

Water is dealt with efficiently, as the inclination of the roof directs the rainwater to a front-mounted guttering system which takes the water away through integratred drainage pipes in the support posts. The sides and front of these systems can be filled in through a variety of methods, with the choice of vertical zip blinds, retractable fabric screens, sliding glass doors or fixed glazing sections, which truly creates the feel of a fabric rooved glassroom. This protects you from the elements and due to the modular nature of the system, you can choose to add or change these later if needed.

Finally we also have systems such as the Gibus Med Room, an outdoor terrace cover or outdoor room that offers almost year round weather protection. The main framework is made of aluminium and the roof from a retractable fabric, which either encourages water to the sides of a sloping cover, or is a completely enclosed fabric system where the rainfalls is directed into the integrated guttering system, down the supporting legs and out at ground level.

There are three basic types of retractable fabric roof systems for the Med Room: the Fly, Plana, and Maki. The differences in the fabric provide different levels of protection depending on their use, and each of the systems will end up protected underneath an aluminium section to protect from the elements. All open sides of the Med Room can be enclosed through various methods, from glazed sections and glass windows to blinds and fabric. Similar to the Pergotex, if a sloped roof was requested, a trapezium infill section will be required to square off the section.