The Proteus Aluminium Pergola by Nova is not just any pergola. Chosen for its slender outline, handsome looks, and ease of use, it offers a sophisticated little design function too…

Grey Proteus 4m x 3m rectangular pergola with louvered roof on decking patio with white bistro set.
The Proteus 4m x 3m rectangular pergola in anthracite grey has a slim, modern silhouette.


Before we tell you about that, though, here are some of its many other benefits:

Available in 2 sizes

The Nova range comes in the Proteus 4m x 3m rectangular pergola, as well as the Proteus 3m square pergola for smaller spaces.

Anthracite Grey (RAL7016, for the technically minded). An extremely popular colour, if it’s what you’ve chosen for your garden furniture, this will look right at home.

White – more accurately Traffic White (RAL9016) - which has the faintest touch of grey. This brings down the brightness to allow it blend with other colours more easily. White is particularly worth considering if you’ve chosen light-coloured paving.

Easy to install

Just two people are needed to put a Proteus up. It’s a straightforward construction. If you can round up a third person, that’s even better. In around 2 hours, you’ll be able to relax in its shade with a congratulatory cup of tea.

Durable and requiring minimal maintenance

The Nova aluminium pergola with louvered roof has been thoroughly wind-tested to withstand violent storms.

It stands sturdily on 88mm square legs, which are bolted to the ground with universal ground fixings, supplied as standard. Correctly installed, this stays where it’s put.

The louvres are constructed of galvanised steel, while the powder coating is UV-resistant, ensuring your aluminium pergola retains its fresh colour.

For your peace of mind, pergolas come with a 2-year guarantee.

White Proteus aluminium pergola with louvered roof set on lawn in garden with white gravel and planted borders.
The white Proteus aluminium pergola with louvered roof lifts the colour of matching paving.

Award-winning Design

What really sets this aluminium pergola apart, however, is its design, based on the 2020 Red Dot winner. If you haven’t come across Red Dot yet, it’s a prestigious international design competition that singles out products worthy of recognition in their different categories. Judges described this pergola design as “functionally sophisticated”.

And it certainly is. A smooth hand-crank takes the louvres from fully closed to fully open in less than 30 seconds, allowing a quick, watertight response.

And when the sun comes out? Ever opened up a pergola roof, only to be deluged by last night’s rain? The Proteus ensures this never happens.

Diagram of water drainage from louvres of Proteus aluminium pergola
Water drains from the fully watertight roof louvres into the legs, via the side panels, in an effective inbuilt drainage system, so no getting drenched when opening louvres after rain.

The picture shows how the louvres are watertight, ensuring no water drips through below. At the same time, the clever drainage system directs water into the side-frames, where it’s channelled into the legs and drains out of the leg bases. No sudden wet surprises!

And, more clever still, while we recommend installing the pergola on even ground, the design ensures water drains even when the pergola is standing on uneven ground.

Finally, and most importantly, it’s simple and elegant. The Proteus’ minimalist lines fit cleanly into its surroundings, providing a slim outline that is surprisingly versatile.

Perhaps you're not sure about adding a pergola to your garden. To help the decision, we've outlined what makes a pergola so enjoyable.

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Post updated: July 2023