CADARN Louvre Pergola Kitset Planning Guide

Start with the footprint and support condition

Record overall width, projection and preferred finished height, then decide whether the structure is freestanding, wall-mounted or a roof-only retrofit. Those choices change posts, foundations, building fixings and drainage interfaces.

CADARN is intended for modular and made-to-measure projects up to the current published project limit; larger or more structurally ambitious briefs should move into the ARKEN architectural pathway.

Choose manual or motorised operation by how the space will be used

Manual operation suits projects where simplicity is important and the roof is adjusted less frequently. Motorised operation is better where regular adjustment, remote control or rain-sensor convenience is important.

Power, control access and future servicing should be planned before surrounding finishes are closed in.

Plan the complete water path

Closed louvres direct water into the integrated gutter and drainage pathway, but the project still needs a nominated discharge location and suitable downstream drainage.

Deck levels, paving, wall interfaces and the columns carrying drainage should be coordinated with the roof layout rather than resolved after assembly.

Declare blinds, glass and outdoor-kitchen interfaces early

Side blinds, glazing, louvre walls and solid panels need fixing zones and can change wind behaviour. Outdoor kitchens, heaters, lighting and flues also need clearances and service routes.

Planning likely additions at the first brief stage reduces retrofit compromises and gives Apollo a more accurate configuration to review.

Keep kitset supply and site works separate

Apollo can supply the CADARN kitset and current product information. Foundations, structural suitability of existing buildings or decks, local engineering, electrical work, drainage connection, assembly and approvals remain project-specific unless separately arranged.