Suns Lifestyle Rota Louvered Pergola - Various Sizes

Yes, you can. The Rota Louvered Pergola comes with detailed instructions, making it possible to assemble with basic DIY skills. It’s best to have two people to help and a set of standard tools. Depending on the size, the assembly time can range from 1 to 5 hours. Don’t worry—self-assembly won’t affect the 5-year warranty on the frame or the 2-year warranty on the sun and weather screens.

All Suns Lifestyle Louvered Pergolas come with a 5-year manufacturer’s warranty on the aluminium frame. The sun and weather screens are covered by a 2-year warranty. This ensures peace of mind and protection for your investment.

Yes, it is. When the louvres are fully closed, the roof is completely weatherproof under normal conditions. Rainwater flows from the roof into the guttering and drains down through the legs. However, during extreme weather or heavy rain, there might be slight leakage if the water cannot drain quickly enough—similar to what you might experience with home guttering systems.

The Suns Lifestyle Rota Louvered Pergola is designed to be sturdy and durable. It’s a semi-permanent structure, secured to the surface, but not anchored below ground. This design allows it to withstand windy conditions. During extreme weather, it’s recommended to keep the roof louvres slightly open to allow the wind to pass through safely.

Yes, you can. The pergola can be dismantled and reassembled if needed, offering flexibility in case you need to move or store it.

Minimal maintenance is needed. The frame can be easily cleaned with standard cleaning materials or a jet wash. The gutters can also be cleared using a jet wash to ensure proper drainage. For more details, check out our range of cleaning and maintenance products.

Both models share similar functions, but the Rota has some distinct differences. The Rota is 20cm taller, making it an ideal overhang above bifold doors. The louvres on the Rota open vertically and toward the shorter side of the pergola, all moving together in one system. In contrast, the Maranza has louvres that open toward the longer side, and depending on the size, it may have multiple roof sections that can be operated independently. This makes the Maranza particularly suited for south-facing gardens.

Our professional fitters can install the pergola on any flat, solid surface as long as the dimensions are accurate. It’s important that the surface is secure and level.

Yes, it can. The pergola is designed to work with the natural fall of your existing surface to ensure proper drainage. A slight slope is necessary, typically up to 1:80, which is common in most patios by building regulations. If the slope is greater, adjustments can be made using spacers, without affecting your warranty. For optimal screen operation, a slight fall of about 10mm is recommended.

Yes, it can. While the outside legs of the pergola are required and cannot be removed, the footplates can be placed flush against your wall. We can add flashing to close the gap between the building and the roof beam, keeping the structure watertight. Contact us for more details on this installation option.