“TECNALIA has extensive experience in the assessment of enclosure systems, and a large number of accreditations”
Bioclimatic pergolas are new generation elements that are generally made of aluminium
Pergolas regulate their interior temperature through adjustable slats, which allow sunlight and outside air to enter or exit. They also keep out rainwater and have gutters and drains at the ends, through which rainwater drains away.
Furthermore, domotic elements can be installed to improve comfort inside; possibility of lighting, installation of bluetooth for sound, solar rain and wind sensors, which automatically activate the orientation of the slats, etc.
Bioclimatic pergolas are the ideal solution for enlarging living areas, such as terraces, or providing the option of enjoying outdoor areas, offering interior thermal comfort in both summer and winter. This characteristic makes them very versatile systems, becoming more and more popular in new constructions where comfort in general is a priority in addition to design.
Overall product assessment with TECNALIA
It is a product that is not in the scope of any harmonised standard or specific assessment document. Therefore, there are no mandatory technical requirements to be met. However, the product assessment ensures its performance with regard to the safety of users and the proper functioning of the system.
TECNALIA offers its customers the possibility of carrying out a general assessment of their products, defining particular test methods, in accordance with the technical characteristics and peculiarities of each system.
These test methods essentially focus on the following tests:
- Wind resistance.
- Resistance to rainwater infiltration.
- Resistance to snow load.
- Impact resistance.
- Durability of the components.
TECNALIA has the necessary technical and human resources to carry out the tests. It also has extensive experience in the assessment of enclosure systems in general, and a large number of accreditations that endorse its good work in this field.
