Physically retracts
The aluminium blades travel back along the roof structure rather than simply remaining across the opening and rotating.
CADARN APERTA · Fixed-Size Retractable Aluminium Roof System
Open the roof completely.
A motorised aluminium roof whose blades physically retract to create a genuinely open-sky outdoor space.
APERTA extends the CADARN kitset family beyond rotating louvres. Extend the aluminium roof for overhead shade and rain management, partially retract it when conditions suit, or move the blades back to create the maximum available roof opening.
Fixed factory sizes onlyMotorised retractable aluminium roof2.700 m standard height150 × 150 mm postsRemote controlWarm-white perimeter LEDFreestanding launch pathwaySupply only
Retract the roof · not just the blade angle
A different roof behaviour inside the CADARN family.
Open-sky condition
Retracting the roof exposes a substantially larger section of sky for direct light and a more genuinely outdoor feel.
Motorised as standard
The documented factory system includes the roof motor, receiver and remote control rather than a separate manual operating pathway.
Lighting integrated
Warm-white LED lighting around the perimeter beam is included in the current documented system configuration.
Residential + hospitality applications
Use one fixed-size platform across different outdoor settings.
These approved visualisations show the APERTA product direction in residential, poolside, hospitality and close-up roof-detail settings. They are product visualisations rather than completed customer installations.
Fixed factory sizes only
Eight sizes. No made-to-measure APERTA dimensions.
APERTA is intentionally a fixed-size factory system. Width, retracting length and 2.700 m standard height are selected from the published configurations below rather than altered to fit the site.
4-post format
3.000 × 2.864 × 2.700 m
Compact fixed-size configuration.
4-post format
3.000 × 3.956 × 2.700 m
Longer 3.000 m-wide fixed-size configuration.
6-post format
3.000 × 4.892 × 2.700 m
Factory configuration using six posts.
6-post format
3.000 × 5.984 × 2.700 m
Longest current 3.000 m-wide configuration.
4-post format
4.000 × 2.864 × 2.700 m
Wider fixed-size configuration for larger outdoor zones.
4-post format
4.000 × 3.956 × 2.700 m
Near-square fixed-size configuration.
6-post format
4.000 × 4.892 × 2.700 m
Larger factory configuration using six posts.
6-post format
4.000 × 5.984 × 2.700 m
Largest currently documented APERTA factory size.
Important: 4.892 m and 5.984 m length configurations use six posts in the current documented factory system. The site should be planned around the actual factory dimensions rather than rounded 3 × 3, 3 × 4 or 4 × 6 m descriptions.
Current verified reference specification
Publish what is documented. Hold back what still needs reconfirmation.
The launch specification below is limited to the dimensions and equipment contained in the current Model 180 factory quotation held by Apollo.
01System typeMotorised retractable aluminium-blade roof
02Main posts150 × 150 × 2.0 mm aluminium
03Primary beam175 × 40 × 2.2 mm aluminium
04Retractable blade181 × 40 × 1.2 mm aluminium
05Integrated gutter82 × 55 × 1.2 mm aluminium
06Standard height2.700 m
07Roof controlMotor + receiver + remote · 220 V
08LightingWarm-white perimeter LED included
Apollo is not currently publishing a specific aluminium temper, wind-speed rating, snow-load rating, drainage-capacity figure, IP rating or warranty period for APERTA. Those claims remain evidence-controlled until current production documentation is reconfirmed.
Three roof conditions
Closed. Partially retracted. Open sky.
Closed
Extend the aluminium roof across the structure for overhead shade and rain management through the integrated roof and gutter pathway.
Partially retracted
Stop the roof between closed and fully retracted positions to tune the amount of opening to the way the space is being used.
Retracted
Move the blades back to create the maximum available open-sky area. Exact blade-stack depth and open percentage will be published once the current factory drawing is reconfirmed.
Weather sensing pathway
A wind / rain sensor is available in the documented accessory package. Exact automation logic is confirmed with the current controller before order.
Current launch boundary
Freestanding + fixed size.
The current public launch treats APERTA as a freestanding system in the eight documented factory sizes. Building-connected versions are not being shown as standard until current factory fixing and interface documentation is reconfirmed.
Project information
What we need before quotation.
- Select one of the eight published factory sizes — custom dimensions are not offered
- Confirm the site location, exposure and intended use
- Confirm slab, footing, deck or foundation condition and post positions
- Allow for the six-post layout on 4.892 m and 5.984 m length configurations
- Confirm the electrical supply route for the 220 V motor, receiver and LED lighting
- Confirm drainage discharge from the integrated gutter / post system
- Choose Black or White as the standard CADARN colour direction; FlaxPod Matt can be reviewed as a project colour
- Confirm whether compatible track-guided screens or weather sensing are required
- Provide unloading / assembly access and any known local engineering or approval requirements
CADARN colour direction
Keep the launch palette simple.
Black and White remain the standard CADARN colour directions for APERTA. FlaxPod Matt can be reviewed as a project colour at additional cost. Other powder-coat colours are not presented as standard public options.
Current add-on pathways
Useful options without over-claiming the platform.
Warm-white perimeter LED
Included in the documented configuration and coordinated with the motorised roof electrical pathway.
Track-guided screens
Matching outdoor screens can be reviewed against the selected APERTA size. Manual and motorised screen pathways exist in the documented accessory package.
Wind / rain sensor
Available as an accessory. Final operating behaviour is confirmed with the selected controller rather than assumed from historical smart-control wording.
RGB lighting pathway
RGB lighting appears in the documented accessory package and can be reviewed where a project wants a different lighting treatment.
Choose the CADARN roof by behaviour
Rotate, retract or stay permanently covered.
Each CADARN pathway solves a different outdoor-roof brief.
01CADARN LouvreAdjustable aluminium blades remain across the roof and rotate open / angled / closed.
Explore pathway
Explore pathway
02CADARN APERTAMotorised aluminium blades physically retract to create a substantially open roof.
Explore pathway
Explore pathway
03CADARN Fixed RoofPermanent polycarbonate overhead cover where the roof does not need to move.
Explore pathway
Explore pathway
04ARKENMade-to-measure architectural pathway for bespoke sizes, larger spans and more complex retracting / rotating projects.
Explore pathway
Explore pathway
Original product reference
The APERTA visual direction comes from the earlier retractable aluminium platform.
This retained reference image is used as a product-form guide for the new CADARN APERTA visual set. Final production geometry always follows the current confirmed factory documentation.
Direct answers
CADARN APERTA FAQ.
What is CADARN APERTA?
CADARN APERTA is a fixed-size motorised retractable aluminium roof system. Its aluminium blades physically retract along the roof structure to create a substantially open-sky condition rather than simply remaining in place and rotating.
Is APERTA made to measure?
No. APERTA is a fixed-size factory system and is offered only in the eight published dimensions. Custom width, length and height are not offered as standard APERTA configurations.
Does the roof rotate as well as retract?
The confirmed public function is roof retraction. Apollo is not publishing a rotate-and-retract claim for APERTA unless the current production mechanism is specifically reconfirmed by the manufacturer.
Is APERTA motorised?
Yes. The current documented factory configuration includes a 220 V motor, receiver and remote control.
05Is lighting included?Yes. Warm-white perimeter LED lighting is included in the documented factory configuration. Final electrical connection is a local project responsibility unless specifically included.
06Are smart controls available?Remote control is confirmed. App / Tuya control is being held back from the public specification until the current controller package is reconfirmed.
07Can weather sensing be added?A wind / rain sensor is available in the documented accessory package. Exact sensor logic and safe operating behaviour are confirmed with the final control package before any automated-response claim is made.
08Is it waterproof?APERTA is an outdoor roof system, not an enclosed waterproof room. When extended and closed, the roof is intended to manage rainfall through its roof and gutter system, while wind-driven rain and site conditions can still affect the space beneath.
09Can screens be added?Matching track-guided screens can be reviewed for compatible APERTA configurations. Screen dimensions, operating method and side conditions are confirmed against the selected factory size.
10Can APERTA attach to a building?The current launch page treats APERTA as a freestanding fixed-size system. Building-connected configurations are not being published as a standard option until the current factory connection details are reconfirmed.
11What technical ratings are published?Apollo is currently holding back wind-speed, snow-load, aluminium-temper, IP and warranty claims until current Model 180 evidence is reconfirmed for the exact supplied configuration.
12Is APERTA supply only?Yes. Apollo supplies the configured system package. Foundations, assembly, electrical connection, drainage discharge, local engineering, approvals and site-specific compliance remain project responsibilities unless expressly included in a quotation.
CADARN APERTA · fixed-size · motorised · supply only