The Proteus Aluminium Pergola with louvred roof, by Nova, is not just any pergola. Alongside its slender outline, handsome looks and ease of use, it offers a sophisticated little design function too…

Proteus Grey 3x4 aluminium pergola over wooden furniture on natural stone patio looking out to lawned garden.
The Proteus Grey 3x4 aluminium pergola makes this patio, by VaRa Garden Designs, a comfortable place to enjoy morning coffee.

Before we tell you about that, though, here are some of its many other benefits:

Available in 2 sizes

The Proteus is available as a 4x3m rectangular pergola, as well as 3x3m square pergola for smaller spaces.

Available with adjustable blinds

Proteus Grey 4x3 grey aluminium pergola with adjustable side screens
Here we see the privacy screens partially lowered on the Proteus 4x3 aluminium pergola with louvred roof. They give you full control over protection from sun, breeze and privacy.

Choose the 4x3m size and you have the option of adding up to four adjustable blinds, for whichever sides of the pergola suit you best. Create an effective shelter from that prevailing breeze or add privacy from the next-door neighbour.

Blinds are operated by hand and can be positioned as you wish.

Anthracite Grey (RAL7016, for the technically minded) is THE colour for garden features. This is because it's unobtrusive and elegant. If you have aluminium furniture, it's almost certainly dark grey and, if so, this pergola will look right at home.

Easy to install

Just two people are needed to put a Proteus up. It’s a straightforward construction. If you can round up a third person, that’s even better. In around 2 hours, you’ll be able to relax in its shade with a congratulatory cup of tea.

Built to last

Aluminium louvred pergola in corner of garden with lots of hard landscaping
The Proteus aluminium louvred pergola adds an elegant feature to this thoughtfully designed garden by C&N Constructions

The Nova aluminium louvred pergola has been thoroughly wind-tested to withstand violent storms.

It stands sturdily on 88mm square legs, which are bolted to the ground with universal ground fixings, supplied as standard. Correctly installed, this stays where it’s put.

The louvres are constructed of galvanised steel, while the powder coating is UV-resistant, ensuring your aluminium pergola retains its fresh colour.

For your peace of mind, pergolas come with a 2-year guarantee.

Award-winning design

Proteus Grey 3x3 metal pergola over garden lounge set on patio by East London Garden Design
The Proteus 3x3 Grey aluminium pergola adds to the sleek, modern look of this patio by East London Garden Design.

What really sets this louvred pergola apart, however, is its design, based on the company's 2020 Red Dot winner. If you haven’t come across Red Dot yet, it’s a prestigious international design competition that singles out products worthy of recognition in their different categories. Judges described this pergola design as “functionally sophisticated”.

Clever drainage system

And it certainly is. A smooth hand-crank takes the louvres from fully closed to fully open in less than 30 seconds, allowing a quick, watertight response.

And have you ever opened up a pergola roof, only to be deluged by last night’s rain? The Proteus ensures this never happens.

Diagram of water drainage from louvres of Proteus aluminium pergola
Water drains from the fully watertight roof louvres into the legs, via the side panels, in an effective inbuilt drainage system, so no getting drenched when opening louvres after rain.

The picture shows how the louvres are watertight, ensuring no water drips through below. At the same time, the clever drainage system directs water into the side-frames, where it’s channelled into the legs and drains out of the leg bases. No sudden wet surprises!

And, more clever still, while we recommend installing the pergola on even ground, the design ensures water drains even when the pergola is standing on uneven ground.

Simple, elegant design

Finally, and most importantly, it’s simple and elegant. The Proteus’ minimalist lines fit cleanly into its surroundings, providing a slim outline that is surprisingly versatile.

Perhaps you're not sure about adding a pergola to your garden. To help the decision, we've outlined what makes a pergola so enjoyable.

Ready to find out more? Click through to view our Proteus Aluminium Pergola with Louvred Roof range.

Post updated: April 2025