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A retractable louvred pergola that combines full weather protection with the ability to open the roof completely.
Many pergolas allow you to control shade and shelter, but still leave the roof structure overhead at all times. If you want the option of completely open sky, a different roof system is required.
The Prestige Pod is built around a retractable louvred roof that not only rotates, but also slides fully open, giving you maximum control over how your outdoor space feels. It is made to measure in Suffolk by Caribbean Blinds, winners of the BBSA Excellence Award 2026, in any classic RAL colour.
The Prestige Pod uses a motorised aluminium louvred roof that can both rotate and retract.
When closed, the interlocking louvres form a watertight roof rated to Beaufort 12 - it can stay closed through wind, rain and even snow. The louvres can rotate up to 90° to control light and airflow, or slide away completely to create a fully open roof, with the unique S-shaped louvres stacking into just 13% of the total roof area.
The retracting roof system uses concealed roller tubes, belts, and sensors housed within the pergola structure.
Safety sensors ensure the louvres are correctly aligned before rotating or sliding, allowing smooth operation and protecting the roof mechanism. Everything is driven by a motor concealed within the framework, with the remote handset included as standard.
The Prestige Pod is made to measure in 1cm increments, designed around the retractable roof system.
Individual modules can be specified from 2.59m up to 6.0m in length and from 1.81m up to 4.0m in width (louvre span), at heights up to 3.0m, with layouts planned to suit the space available.
We can advise on sizing and layout options before providing a quotation.
Every option is integrated within the framework and operated from the same remote as the roof. Add them to your specification using the options above, or contact us for guidance.
Optional screens are integrated within the cross beams and lower to reduce wind and low sun while maintaining outward views, stopping at any position. Rated to Beaufort 6.
Screens use the Sattler Twilight fabric collection - choose Comfort (dimout, you can see through it) or Elements (full blockout) across eight colourways: Black, Cement, Platinum, Smoke, Slate, Taupe, Steel and Graphite.
Glass sliding panels turn the open sides of the pergola into a sheltered outdoor room you can use year round. Rated to Beaufort 12, they combine with fabric screens across other sides for full enclosure.
Note that infra-red heaters cannot be fitted on sides fitted with sliding panels.
Because the roof retracts, lighting is built into the perimeter of the cross beams rather than the louvres - a choice of warm white down lighting and colour changing RGB up lighting, both dimmable.
Lighting is controlled from the same remote as the roof, extending comfortable use into the evening without any visible fittings.
Cross-beam mounted infra-red heaters provide direct warmth without heating the surrounding air, extending use into cooler evenings and the shoulder seasons.
Heaters are not compatible with sides fitted with sliding panels.
A reliable, built-in radio-controlled motor drives the roof system, with the remote handset included as standard for smooth operation.
Clean lines are maintained throughout the structure, with internal steel supports and concealed fixings providing secure installation without visible hardware.
Every Prestige Pod is made to your exact dimensions, and modules can be joined together to cover larger areas in a single continuous look.
The Prestige Pod can be configured as a freestanding structure, attached lean-to to a property, or supplied roof-only within an existing structure.
Fixings are concealed within the uprights to maintain clean lines while providing secure anchoring to masonry surfaces.
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Roof Type | Motorised rotating and retracting aluminium louvres |
| Louvre Movement | Rotate up to 90° and slide fully open |
| Roof Retraction | Louvres retract fully, stacking to approx. 13% of the total roof area |
| Sizes | Made to measure in 1cm increments, from 2.59m (L) x 1.81m (W) up to 6.0m (L) × 4.0m (W louvre span) |
| Height | Up to 3.00m |
| Available Configurations | Freestanding (4 posts) Lean-to attached to property (1, 2, 3 or 4 posts) Roof-only installation within an existing structure (no posts) |
| Frame Material | Powder-coated, reinforced extruded aluminium |
| Framework Dimensions | Cross beams: approx. 280mm high × 215mm deep Uprights: approx. 120mm × 120mm |
| Louvre Dimensions | Approx. 230mm wide × 43mm high |
| Wind Rating | Roof: Beaufort 12 (hurricane force conditions) Screens: Beaufort 6 (strong breeze) Sliding panels: Beaufort 12 |
| Operation | Motorised via concealed integral receivers, remote handset included |
| Drainage | Integrated drainage within support posts (1 drainage post per 15m² of roof) |
| Fixing Method | Through galvanised steel base plates concealed within uprights; wall brackets for roof-only |
| Colour | Any classic RAL colour, matt, matt textured or semi gloss |
| Manufacture | Made to measure in Suffolk, UK - approximately 8 weeks |
| Guarantee | 10 year guarantee on aluminium structure 5 year guarantee on motors, controls, and side screens 3 year guarantee on lighting and heating |
The key differences between pergola models are the maximum size they can achieve, how the louvred roof operates, and how quickly they can be manufactured.
| Model | Roof Type | Louvre Movement | Maximum Size | Lead Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Lite Pod | Opening (rotating) louvred roof | Rotates up to 150° | Up to 5.94m (L) × 4.5m (W), six set sizes | 2 weeks |
| Classic Pod | Opening (rotating) louvred roof | Rotates up to 150° | Up to 5.94m (L) × 4.5m (W), made to measure | 2 weeks |
| Deluxe Pod | Opening (rotating) louvred roof | Rotates up to 150° | Up to 7.0m (L) × 4.5m (W), linkable* | 8 weeks |
| Prestige Pod | Retractable louvred roof | Rotates to 90° and slides fully open | Up to 6.0m (L) × 4.0m (W louvre span) | 8 weeks |
* Deluxe Pod: the 4.5m width is available up to 6.0m length; at the full 7.0m length the maximum width is 4.0m.
Delivery. Free kerbside delivery to mainland England and Wales on the manufacturer's own two-person delivery vehicles. Selected Scottish postcodes may be possible - contact us with your postcode before ordering. We are unable to deliver to Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, the Scottish Highlands and islands, or offshore islands. Deliveries arrive kerbside between 7am and 6pm, with a call from the driver around 30 minutes ahead. Please check your delivery on arrival and report any damage or shortage within 3 business days.
Lead time. The Prestige Pod is made to measure with an 8 week manufacture time, then delivered on the next scheduled route to your area. Allow 8 to 10 weeks from order to delivery.
Assembly. Supplied as a factory pre-finished kit for assembly on site, with the roller mechanism, electronics and drainage already fitted. We recommend professional installation for made-to-measure pergolas - read our Pergola Ground Preparation Guide before ordering, and ask us if you would like help finding an installer in your area.
Returns. This product is made to your measurements. Once your order is confirmed it cannot be amended or cancelled, and made-to-order items are not eligible for change-of-mind returns. Any manufacturing fault is covered by the guarantee above.
Most louvred roofs only rotate. The Prestige rotates its louvres up to 90° for shade control and also fully retracts the roof - the S-shaped louvres stack into just 13% of the roof surface, so you can sit under completely open sky.
Yes. The louvres lock together to form a weathertight covering rated to Beaufort 12, with rain channelled through guttering in the cross beams. It handles wind, rain and even snow when closed.
Because the roof retracts, lighting is fitted around the perimeter of the cross beams instead of within the louvres - a choice of warm white down lighting and colour changing RGB up lighting, both dimmable.
Made-to-measure manufacture takes 8 weeks, plus delivery on the next scheduled route to your postcode - allow 8 to 10 weeks in total.
Yes - lean-to with 1 to 4 posts, or a roof-only version mounted on wall brackets within an existing structure.
It arrives as a factory pre-finished kit for on-site assembly, with the roller mechanism, electronics and drainage pre-mounted. We recommend professional installation - contact us if you would like help finding an installer in your area.
As a made-to-measure product it cannot be amended, cancelled or returned once the order is confirmed. We are happy to double-check sizes and options with you before you commit.
If having the option of a completely open roof is important, the Prestige Pod offers a level of control not available with standard rotating louvred pergolas.
Our team can help you assess whether a retractable roof system is the right choice for your space and guide you through the available options.
