ᐅ Any experiences with the Tarasola Technic Pro louvered roof?

Hello everyone,

After much consideration, we want to install a fixed patio roof on our house.
Currently, like most people after building a house, we have the two-pole umbrella solution, which becomes annoying in the long run.
We want a solid roof to keep the patio furniture dry and later be able to upgrade the patio roof into a fixed cold conservatory with glass elements.

At first, we considered a cubic glass roof with a roller blind underneath. We discarded this option because we found the heat buildup between the glass and the blind, the cleaning effort, and the limited use of the blind during grilling to be disadvantages. A glass roof with a rooftop roller blind was not an option either, as this design looks too bulky on a modern house.
We are aware of the disadvantages of a louvered roof but can accept them better than the downsides of a glass roof.

Our patio measures 7 x 2.5/3.0 m (23 x 8/10 ft), with a 50 cm (20 inch) recess caused by a bay window. Therefore, only a coupled patio roof with two sections comes into question. The major suppliers like Renson, Brustor, and Warema are out of consideration due to cost (>55,000€), especially when including zip screens, lighting, installation, and foundations.

After visiting many showrooms, we came across the Polish manufacturer "Tarasola," model "Technic Pro."
The quality seems good and the prices moderate. Does anyone have a louvered roof like this and can share their experiences?
Are there any other reliable manufacturers in the mid-price range?

Looking forward to your experiences,
bafische

We are currently looking into this as well. The prices from the market leaders are really quite unreasonable. Can you tell us how big the price difference is between Tarasola and the market leaders?

bafische schrieb:

Hello everyone,

After much consideration, we want to install a fixed terrace roof on our house.
Currently, like most people after building a house, we have the two umbrella solution, which gets annoying in the long run.
We want a fixed roof to keep the patio furniture dry and later be able to upgrade the terrace roof into a fixed cold winter garden with glass elements.

At first, we considered a cubic glass roof with an under-roof awning. We discarded that because we found the heat buildup between the glass and the awning, the cleaning effort, and the limited use of the awning during barbecues to be disadvantageous. A glass roof with an over-roof awning was not an option, as this design looks too bulky on a modern house.
We know the drawbacks of a louvered roof but can better accept these than the disadvantages of a glass roof.

Our terrace measures 7 x 2.5/3.0m (23 x 8/10 feet), with a 50cm (20 inch) setback due to a bay window. Therefore, only a coupled terrace roof with 2 sections is feasible. The major brands Renson/Brustor/Warema are out of budget (>55,000€), especially if you want to include zip screens, lighting, installation, and foundations.

After visiting many exhibitions, we came across the Polish manufacturer "Tarasola," model "Technic Pro."
The quality seems good and the prices moderate. Does anyone have such a louvered roof and can share their experience?
Are there other reasonable manufacturers in the mid-price range?

Looking forward to your feedback,
bafische

Hello,

Your project makes perfect sense, and prioritizing durability and future upgrade options when switching from umbrellas to a fixed roof is definitely reasonable. Louvered roofs have become standard for terraces with these exact requirements, although many manufacturers are still in the high-end segment. The market has opened up over the past few years, both in terms of technology and price range. Tarasola comes up repeatedly in recommendations when looking for a well-made, elegant system that doesn’t immediately fall into the luxury category. Their profiles seem sturdy, the mechanics are regularly tested by independent institutes, and online reviews – at least regarding value for money – are solid. Replaceable louvers, well-designed water drainage, sensible accessory modularity. Ease of installation varies depending on the complexity of the substructure and roof shape, but as a manufacturer with a clear system solution, Tarasola can definitely handle special shapes like yours with the bay window cleanly.

Competition in the mid-price segment includes brands like Sunora, Gibus, or Brustor basic models. It’s worth paying attention to the sizing of posts, guide rails, and motorization to ensure the roof performs well under heavy rain and wind loads without unpleasant surprises. Often advertised bargain brands with “German distribution” but unknown production tend to cut corners on waterproofing, warranty, and upgrade options. Anyone planning zip screens, sliding shutters, or glazing later should make sure from the start that the systems are compatible and get written confirmation of available accessories from the specialist dealer or an experienced installation company.

Another important point is maintenance access – motors, awnings, and drainage should remain reachable without dismantling the entire system. A clarifying chat with the installer before ordering often helps more than the most attractive brochure.

Serena_Neubau schrieb:

We’re also looking into this at the moment. The prices from the big brands are really unreasonable. Can you tell us the price difference between Tarasola and the major brands?

Tarasola is usually priced at around half of Renson, Brustor, or Warema. Where the “big brands” with extras like screens and lighting quickly start at 50,000€ (over 50,000 euros), you can typically get similar equipment from Tarasola for offers between 25,000 and 35,000€ (roughly 27,000–38,000 USD), depending on configuration and dealer. So the price gap usually remains significant.

Schnackischnak

We are still looking here as well. If you are searching for affordable suppliers, take a look at Selt. They are also from Poland and are often sold here under private labels. Selt 400, 400 Pro, or even 500 models with up to 5m (16 feet) projection.

Or have you already made a decision?

With Tarasola, we find the control via the TELECO app somewhat inconvenient. It seems a bit outdated. With Selt, it is possible to control it natively via SOMFY Tahoma.

Interesting topic. Are there any updates on this or have you already made a decision?

Are there any people here who already have experience with roofing or anyone with tips on roofing contractors, manufacturers, etc.?

We have now actually requested a Technic Pro from Tarasolar.

The control system with Teleco doesn't bother us, as the company is already part of the Somfy Group and, according to the British Somfy website, it can be integrated via the Somfy Tahoma Switch.

Personally, I find the ZIP screens integrated into the supporting structure of the Pro very interesting. This way, there is no need to attach an additional box above or below.

We also received an offer from TS Aluminium for a 4.5m x 6m (15 ft x 20 ft) structure for about 23,000, without glass walls or ZIP screens. However, the frame profile (320mm (12.6 inches)) and the posts (184 x 184mm (7.2 x 7.2 inches)) are unfortunately quite massive.