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Pro+ Pergola Post Height & Clearance Guide

Understand the total height, beam clearance, and open-louver elevation of Hansø Pro+ Pergolas. Plan safe clearances under roofs, eaves, and accessories.

Updated over 2 weeks ago

🧱 Height Reference (Manual vs Motorized)

Measurement

Description

mm

in

ft

Ground → Beam Bottom

Usable clearance beneath frame

2330

91.73

7.64

Ground → Beam Top

Top of structural beam

2503

98.54

8.21

Ground → Open Louvers Top

Maximum height when open

2560

100.79

8.40

Motorized and manual Pro+ models share identical outer post and beam heights.
The only variance is internal motor housing (adds ≈ 50 mm / 2″ clearance on one beam).


⚙️ Planning Clearances

  • Keep ≥ 150 mm (6″) above louvers for free airflow.

  • For wall-mounted units, mount wall beam below roof gutters or flashing.

  • Maintain 500 mm (20″) horizontal gap from walls or fascia to avoid water splashback.

  • When installing lights or heaters, leave 300 mm (12″) between accessory and louver underside.

💡 Tip: Pro+ louvers tilt up to 95°, so plan clearance for full rotation.


⚠️ Height Adjustments

If installing on raised decks or platforms, deduct deck height from total louver elevation to ensure compliance with local building-height restrictions.



💧 6. Pro+ Pergola Drainage & Water Flow Guide

📂 Folder: Installation & Measurement
📝 Short Description:
Explains Hansø Pro+ Pergola’s integrated drainage system—how water travels through beams and posts and how to plan outlet direction during installation.


🌧️ Integrated System Overview

Every Pro+ Pergola uses a sealed beam gutter system that collects rainwater when louvers close.
Water runs to corner channels and exits through internal downspouts inside the posts—keeping the frame clean and watertight.


⚙️ Drain Path Layout

  1. Louvers → Main Beam (gutter collection)

  2. Main Beam → Corner Posts (through corner drain slots)

  3. Posts → Ground Outlets (hidden exit holes near baseplates)

💡 Tip: You can rotate the beam orientation during assembly to choose which side drains.


🧭 Drain Direction Planning

  • Always slope patio surface 1–2° toward drain side.

  • For wall-mounted pergolas, orient drain away from the house wall.

  • Avoid blocking post outlet holes with sealant or deck trim pieces.


🧰 Maintenance

  • Remove debris from gutter channels every 3–6 months.

  • Flush outlets with water to confirm flow.

  • Re-seal silicone joints annually in heavy-rain regions.

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