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AVC Build designed, supplied, delivered and installed this made-to-measure wall-mounted aluminium pergola for a residential property in Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow. The anthracite grey structure covers the rear entrance and patio, creating a sheltered place to sit while protecting the usable outdoor area from rain. A fixed clear polycarbonate roof retains natural daylight, and the open-sided layout keeps the patio connected to the garden.
Project Details
- Project: Wall-mounted aluminium pergola
- Location: Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow
- Completed: 2026
- Configuration: Made-to-measure structure attached to the rear wall of the house
- Roof: Fixed clear polycarbonate roof
- Frame colour: Anthracite grey
- Sides: Open-sided layout without additional enclosures
- Supports: Front posts positioned inward from the roof ends to align with the existing foundation
- Roof layout: Extended roof overhang beyond the support posts
- Drainage: Integrated rainwater management retained within the aluminium structure
- Purpose: Weather protection for the rear entrance and a sheltered outdoor seating area
- AVC Build scope: Design, made-to-measure supply, delivery and professional installation
- Warranty: 10-year warranty on the aluminium structure
Supporting an Extended Roof on the Existing Foundation
The homeowner wanted to protect the rear exit and patio from rain while creating a practical place for outdoor seating. The finished wall-mounted pergola now covers the doorway and the useful area beside the house without enclosing the patio from the garden.
The required roof was wider than the available foundation arrangement. Rather than placing the front support posts at the outer ends of the roof in the usual way, the posts had to remain on the existing foundation and were therefore positioned further inward.
The aluminium frame was configured with controlled overhangs extending beyond the support line. This allowed the roof to cover the required area while keeping both front posts securely located on the prepared base. The support and beam arrangement was specified for stable use in Irish weather conditions.
A fixed clear polycarbonate roof was selected to provide rain protection without unnecessarily reducing natural light at the rear of the house. The anthracite grey frame also coordinates with the existing windows, doors and rainwater goods.
Despite the non-standard post positions, the integrated rainwater management system was retained within the structure. AVC Build completed the design, made-to-measure supply, delivery and installation, and the completed aluminium structure is supported by a 10-year warranty.