Your PERGOLUX awning is designed to help you make the most of your terrace or balcony — more shade, more time outdoors, more evenings that stretch on thanks to the built-in lighting. But since real life includes the occasional shower or gusty afternoon, here's what you need to know about rain and wind so you can enjoy it with confidence in any weather.
Rain
The fabric has a water-repellent coating paired with a built-in drainage system, so when a light shower rolls through, you can just stay right where you are — no need to rush inside or start rolling things up.
What does "water-repellent" actually mean?
It means water beads up and rolls straight off the fabric instead of sitting there or soaking through — exactly what you want for everyday drizzle, passing showers, and quick weather changes.
Something worth watching for is water pooling on the fabric, since a puddle sitting on top adds weight and strain. With your awning set at the right angle, this is easy to avoid, and the drainage system does a lot of that work for you.
As the rain gets heavier or settles in for longer, it's a good moment to retract the awning — the same goes for storms, snow, or freezing conditions, or any time you're heading out and won't be around to keep an eye on it.
A good habit worth keeping is letting it dry out fully before rolling it away for a longer stretch, so it doesn't sit damp in the cassette for long.
Can I leave it out overnight if rain's forecast?
We'd always recommend retracting it when you're not around to keep watch — if the weather turns unexpectedly, the fully enclosed cassette keeps everything safely tucked away.
Wind
Your PERGOLUX awning is rated for Wind Class 2, which comfortably covers typical breezy days up to around 38 km/h — plenty for most everyday outdoor conditions.
Once wind picks up beyond that, please retract the awning. Extended fabric catches more wind than you'd expect, and retracting it protects the frame and arms in the long run.
For extra peace of mind, you can add our optional vibration sensor (also sometimes called a wind sensor), sold separately. It senses strong movement in the awning and automatically retracts it once wind crosses your set threshold — a helpful extra layer of protection, on top of keeping an eye on the weather yourself.
A couple of things worth knowing about the sensor itself: it's a convenience feature, not a guarantee. Like any sensor, it can occasionally fail to trigger — this could come down to weak batteries, how it's installed, or just an occasional malfunction.
It typically lasts around 2 years before it should be replaced; when the batteries start running low, the sensor will automatically retract the awning and beep to let you know it needs attention.
It's also worth noting that the sensor's trigger point can be set by you, including above Wind Class 2 — but doing so means the awning may stay extended into wind stronger than it's rated for, which can lead to damage. Whether the sensor is fitted or not, wind above Class 2 falls outside what the awning is designed to handle while extended, so keeping an eye on the forecast and retracting ahead of anything serious is always recommended.