LUXASHADEOpen Sky on Demand, Full Cover in Seconds
Retractable aluminium louvre blades slide fully open to reveal the sky, then close tight for complete rain and wind protection. All-aluminium construction resists fading, corrosion, and wear. TIGER Coatings powder coat in any RAL colour. Natural regulation of light, airflow, and temperature for four-season comfort.
A retractable louvre roof that does what fixed-blade systems can't — slide the louvres aside and the sky comes back. Aluminium louvres rotate 135° and retract to one side, controlled by remote, RTS app, or voice. Engineered in Germany to EN 1991. Modules from 3×3 m to 4×6 m, any RAL colour.
PONARC separates the LuxaShade retractable roof family from fixed pergola systems by making the slide-and-stack blade mechanism, control options and weather-protection role visible before the buyer enters the product page.
The category now states the core reason to choose Luxa Aperio 800: the roof can rotate for shading or retract to bring the sky back.
Control language is aligned with how European benchmark sites position premium retractable roofs for homeowners, restaurants and hotels.
Engineering and finish proof points are surfaced at category level so buyers can qualify durability before asking for a quote.
These answers help buyers and search assistants understand when an open-sky retractable roof is a better route than a fixed louvre pergola.
Choose a retractable louvre roof when the terrace needs both rotating shade and a true open-sky mode. A fixed bioclimatic pergola controls light and ventilation; Aperio also slides the blades aside.
Review lifecycle planning →Check span, support condition, wind exposure, rain-drainage route, desired opening direction, electrical access and whether the project is mainly residential comfort or hospitality use.
Pre-check site loads →No. It is a different movement route: rotating and retracting aluminium blades for projects where open sky, ventilation, shade and weather closure all need to be balanced.
Review structural references →Bridge open-sky roof selection to structural, surface-treatment and lifecycle proof before project sizing.
Maintenance and service-life planning for exposed aluminium systems.
Buyer lifecycle guideOwnership-level service-life and maintenance planning for aluminium outdoor systems.
Wind and snow calculatorFirst-pass load envelope for the project site.
Structural standardsEurocode 1 references for louvre roof structures.
Qualicoat Class 2Powder-coating durability for exterior aluminium roofs.
COMPARE MODELSCompare our bioclimatic and retractable roof systems side by side.
| BIO 700Luxa Sereno 700Motorised | BIO 500MLuxa Sereno 500MManual | LRS 800Luxa Aperio 800Retractable | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Control | Motorised (remote) | Manual (gear crank) | Motorised (retractable) |
| Blade movement | Rotate 0–115° | Rotate 0–115° | Slide & stack (retract) |
| Open sky | Partial (between blades) | Partial (between blades) | Fully open |
| Electricity required | Yes | No | Yes |
| TIGER Coatings | Yes — any RAL | Yes — any RAL | Yes — any RAL |
| Aluminium construction | 98% recyclable | 98% recyclable | Solid alloy — 98% recyclable |
| Concealed drainage | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Four-season protection | Rain + wind when closed | Rain + wind when closed | Full weather seal |
| Best for | Terraces, restaurants, hospitality | Gardens, patios without electricity | Rooftop lounges, year-round spaces |
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