In short: A bioclimatic pergola (SKYTEKS Pearl or Sapphire) is a roof made of aluminum slats that rotate up to 120° – opening for ventilation and light, closing for shade and protection from rain. A glass pergola (SKYTEKS Diamond) is a fixed glass roof that brings in daylight all year round and protects against rain and hail, but cannot be opened. If you want to control light and ventilation – choose a bioclimatic pergola. If you want full light even in winter – choose glass.
What is the difference between a bi-climatic pergola and a glass pergola?
The main difference is in the roof. In the bioclimatic pergola, the roof is made of aluminum slats that rotate at the touch of a button, so you can precisely control how much light and air will enter. In the glass pergola, the roof is fixed and transparent, so the light always comes in, and the roof does not open.
Comparison according to the technical specifications
- The roof movement: Pearl and Sapphire – Flexible rotation up to 120°. Diamond – Fixed roof.
- The roof material: Pearl and Sapphire – Aluminum frames. Diamond – Layered glass.
- Area without a middle column: Pearl – up to 4×5 m (20 sq.m). Sapphire – up to 4×6 m (24 sq.m). Diamond – up to 6×6 m (36 sq.m).
- Height of the structure: Pearl – 20 cm. Sapphire – 24.5 cm. Diamond – 30 cm.
- Snow load: Pearl and Sapphire – 350 kg per square meter. Diamond – 80 kg per square meter.
- Page: Pearl – 135×135 mm. Sapphire and Diamond – 160×160 mm.
When to choose a bio-climatic pergola?
- When you want to control the sun throughout the day – close at noon and open at night.
- When natural ventilation is considered above the seating area.
- When you want full shade in the summer.
When to choose a glass pergola?
- When you want full daylight even in winter.
- When you want a dry seating area in any season, for example near a pool or a terrace that becomes an additional room with winter closures.
- When the key is large – up to 6×6 m without an intermediate pillar.
And what about a third option?
If you want to open the roof almost completely to the sky as well, there’s the SKYTEKS Emerald: the sails rotate and gather to one side. And for particularly wide developers there’s the SKYTEKS Royal – up to 6×6 m on just four columns, in Sapphire and Emerald. The entire collection is explained inSKYTEKS Gem Guide, and the complete technical comparison inA guide to choosing a smart pergola.
What is common between them?
- Aluminum profiles 6063-T6 with electrostatic painting in the RAL color of your choice.
- Hidden drainage through the columns and built-in LED lighting.
- The pergola itself does not leak. A leak can only occur in the seam between the pergola and the wall on which it is installed, which is why professional installation is important.
- Building permits depend on the local authority and the general exemptions for pergolas ("Pergolas Law") – it is recommended to check before installation.
How much does it cost?
The price depends on the system, the size and the extras. You get the exact price In our design and pricing centre, And in the guide How much does an electric pergola cost? It is explained what influences the price.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a bi-climatic pergola protect against rain?
Yes. When the awning is closed, the roof protects against rain, and the water drains through the pillars. The awning itself does not leak – a leak can only occur in the seam between the awning and the wall.
Is it possible to close the sides for the winter?
Yes, in both systems it is possible to add winter shutters: guillotine windows, sliding windows or ZIP screens.
Where do the systems come from?
SKYTEKS systems are manufactured in Turkey by Tenteks, and Smart Pergola imports and installs them – from the north, through the center, to Jerusalem.
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