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Folding roof verandas in Northern Ireland

A roof you can open. Fold the fabric back or slide the panels open for the sun, and close them again when it rains.

Remote controlopen and close the roof from your seat
Two roofsfabric that folds, or aluminium panels that slide
Glass sidesclose it in with sliding glass walls
Free site visitand a fixed written quote

Full sky or full cover

A folding roof opens right back when the sun is out and closes again when the weather turns.

Choose the Verdeca, with a fabric roof that folds, or the Pinela Retractable, with aluminium panels that slide open at the push of a button.

If you would rather tilt the light than open the roof fully, see our louvred roofs.

Verdeca folding fabric roof over a patio, partly open

Two folding roofs

Verdeca

A water-resistant, sun-resistant fabric roof on a grey aluminium frame. It folds open and closed with a Somfy remote. 4m, 5m or 6m wide and 3m to 4m deep, with optional LED lighting. Fold it away in strong wind.

Pinela Retractable

Aluminium roof panels that slide back to open the roof, on a heavy aluminium frame, operated by remote. Wall-mounted or freestanding.

Pinela Louvred

Not a folding roof, but often the one people compare: blades that tilt to let in light and air. See louvred roofs.

Leave it open or close it in

Both folding roofs can stay open on all sides or be closed in with sliding glass walls.

HOUSEOpen

Open on all sides

Shade over the patio when you want it, open sky when you do not.

HOUSEUse it for longer

Glass on the front and sides

Add frameless glass sliding walls to turn it into a sheltered garden room.

HOUSEMost light

Glass all round

Sliding glass on all three sides, with the roof open above you on good days.

Sliding glass doorsSolid wall

Folding roof or fixed glass roof?

A fixed glass roof gives permanent shelter and lets in the most light all year. A folding roof lets you choose: open sky on a warm day, full cover when it rains.

Folding roof Fixed glass roof
Opens up Yes, at the push of a button No
Light Open sky, or shade when closed The most, all year
In strong wind Fold the Verdeca fabric away No change

Sizes

The Verdeca is 4m, 5m or 6m wide and 3m to 4m deep. We measure your space at the free site visit and talk through the Pinela sizes.

Planning permission

It depends on the size, where it sits and your property, so check with your council’s planning office before you order. We will give you the exact size and height to ask them about.

What it costs

The price depends on the roof, the size and what you add to the sides. You get a fixed quote once we have measured your space.

See typical prices in our cost guide ›

How it works

  1. 1See itVisit the Ballymoney showroom, or send us a photo of your garden.
  2. 2MeasureWe visit, measure up and talk through the roof and the sides.
  3. 3Fixed quoteOne price for supply and fitting, with no obligation.
  4. 4FittingLead time is usually 6 to 8 weeks from order.

Common questions

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See one firstCome and see the frames and glass doors at our Ballymoney showroom, Unit 3, 20 Seymour Street. Call 028 2542 9017.
What is the difference between a folding and a louvred roof?

A folding roof opens back to give you full sky or full cover. A louvred roof has blades that tilt to control the sun and air. We will help you choose at the site visit.

Can I use a folding roof in the rain?

Yes. Closed, the roof keeps the rain off. In strong wind, fold the Verdeca fabric away.

Can I add glass sides?

Yes. Both roofs can be closed in with frameless glass sliding walls.

Does it come with lighting?

LED lighting is an option on the Verdeca.

Folding roofs across Northern Ireland

BelfastLisburnBangorDerryColeraineBallymenaAntrimDonegal

In the Republic of Ireland, see folding roof verandas in Ireland.

Book a showroom visit

Stand under a full-size veranda and glass room before you decide. Pick your showroom and choose a time; a visit takes about 45 minutes, and there is no obligation.

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