In hospitality, customer comfort is the absolute priority. If your terrace is too hot in August or too cool in January, you lose sales. Here are the most effective climate control solutions.

Summer: combating heat

High-pressure misting systems

Misting systems spray high-pressure water creating a fine fog that reduces ambient temperature by 5-10°C. They install on the pergola ceiling perimeter and are almost invisible.

Cost: from €500 for a 30 m² terrace Consumption: minimal (only water and a small pump)

Ceiling fans

Outdoor fans move air and create a cooling sensation. Best when combined with misting systems.

Winter: keeping warm

Gas heaters

These are the most powerful and the preferred choice in hospitality. A mushroom-type gas heater can heat up to 20 m² and runs on a propane cylinder.

Cost per unit: €150-400 Consumption: ~1 cylinder every 20-30 hours of use

Ceiling infrared heaters

They heat by radiation (people and objects, not air). They’re silent, take up no floor space, and integrate perfectly into the pergola structure.

Cost: from €200/unit Electrical consumption: 1500-2000W

Year-round: lateral enclosures

The most efficient climate control is not needing climate control. A lateral glass enclosure keeps heat in winter and can be left open in summer. It’s the foundation on which to build your terrace comfort.

Solutions table by season

Season	Problem	Solution
Summer	Excessive heat	Closed louvers + misting
Mild winter	Nighttime chill	Closed enclosure + infrared
Windy winter	Discomforting wind	ZIP side curtains
Year-round	Unpredictability	Bioclimatic pergola + sensors

At Pergolas Canarias we design integrated climate control solutions for your business. Request your free study.