Retractable and fixed roofs for terraces in Cádiz

A retractable roof opens and closes by sliding its panels, so you can have open sky or a covered terrace depending on the day, whereas a fixed roof gives permanent cover and is more affordable. The retractable roof is ideal if you want fresh air on summer nights and shelter when it rains; the fixed roof gives lasting protection from wind, rain and hail without giving up natural light. They are made with aluminium profiles in any RAL colour and glass, polycarbonate or sandwich-panel roofing, with optional LED lighting and automation.

Yes, a terrace roof is watertight and channels rainwater through the structure itself, and fixed roofs keep out wind, rain and hail. With a retractable roof you can also close it when the levante or the rain arrives and open it on summer nights. For terraces very exposed to the levante in Cádiz, the most robust combination is a sturdy roof above and glass curtains across the front. Find out more in how to protect your terrace from the levante in Cádiz (in Spanish).

Yes, combining a retractable or fixed roof with glass curtains around the edge is the closest you can get to gaining a room: the terrace becomes an extra room in your home, or an outdoor dining area for your business, open twelve months a year. The roof protects from sun and rain, and the glass curtains close off the sides against the wind without blocking the view. It can also be done in stages, first the roof and then the side enclosure, as long as the original design allows for it.

Yes, a photovoltaic glass roof has solar cells built into the glass itself, so the same roof that shades your terrace generates electricity. It is a semi-transparent glass that lets filtered light through and keeps the rain off, with no extra panels on the roof, and the energy is used for self-consumption in your home or business. It works best with a good orientation and can also be built into pergolas and carports. More information on photovoltaic glass roofs (in Spanish).