The AluFlow blog

Professional guides, worked calculations and field notes on designing, manufacturing and installing aluminium pergolas.

Pergola renderings — a professional guide with live examples

What makes a pergola rendering look professional? 2D versus 3D, what to include in a customer-facing visual, and live examples from AluFlow. For pergola installers and contractors.

May 12, 2026·7 min read

How to calculate the materials for an aluminium pergola — a complete guide

The professional guide to a pergola's bill of quantities: frame, division and shading beams, pillars and accessories — with a worked example for a 4×3 metre pergola.

May 1, 2026·8 min read