A pergola is a long-term investment. With minimal but proper maintenance, you can extend its useful life by several years and keep it looking like new.

Bioclimatic pergola maintenance

Aluminum louvers (every 6 months)

Clean with warm water and mild soap, using a soft cloth or sponge
Avoid abrasive products or solvents
Check that watertight seals are clean and unobstructed
Verify the drainage channel is free of leaves or debris

Motorized system (every 12 months)

Check the tubular motor and electrical connections
Lubricate louver joints with silicone spray
Verify proper functioning of wind and rain sensors

Standard pergola (awning) maintenance

Canvas (every 3 months in coastal areas, every 6 months inland)

Clean with low-pressure water and mild soap
Do not use bleach or chlorinated products
Let dry completely before retracting
Inspect seams and fixing eyelets

Aluminum frame (every 6 months)

Clean profiles with water and soap
Check ground or wall anchors
Inspect awning tensioners and fixings

Special care in the Canary Islands

The marine environment is more aggressive on any outdoor material. We recommend:

More frequent cleaning: double the inland frequency (salt spray accumulates)
Fresh water rinse: after windstorms with sand, rinse the structure
Hardware inspection: once a year, check for signs of corrosion on screws and fixings
Canvas retracted during storms: although they withstand moderate winds, during severe weather warnings it’s best to retract the canvas

Maintenance calendar

Task	Frequency
Louver/profile cleaning	Every 6 months
Canvas cleaning	Every 3-6 months
Motor inspection	Every 12 months
Anchor inspection	Every 12 months
Drainage channel cleaning	Every 6 months

With these care tips, your pergola will accompany you for decades. Need professional maintenance service? Contact Pergolas Canarias.