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Our awning and pergola guides answer, calmly and without the jargon, the questions we’re asked most at home visits: which awning keeps the heat out best, which motor to choose, what permission you need in Malaga and Granada, and how to look after the fabric so it lasts.
Terrace enclosure guide: types, permits and how to choose
Terrace enclosure guide: glass and aluminium types, community and town hall permits and how to choose one in Malaga and Granada. Free visit.
26 Oct 2026 · 14 min readRead the guide →
Bioclimatic pergola pros and cons: is it worth it?
Bioclimatic pergola pros and cons: its real drawbacks, when it pays off in Malaga and Granada and what affects the price. Free survey and quote.
26 Oct 2026 · 15 min readRead the guide →
Types of awning: roll-up awnings and which one to choose
Types of awning for terraces, balconies and windows: folding-arm, cassette, drop arm, roller and zip screen. Find out which roll-up awning to choose.
22 Sep 2026 · 14 min readRead the guide →
Awning motor: types, how to choose one and wind sensors
Awning motor guide: types, remotes, wind and sun sensors and whether your manual awning can be motorised. Practical advice from QUBRE.
22 Sep 2026 · 14 min readRead the guide →
What is a retractable awning? Types and how long they last
What is a retractable awning? Types (folding-arm, cassette, drop arm, roller), how long they last and how to look after yours on the Malaga coast.
22 Sep 2026 · 14 min readRead the guide →
The best awning to keep the heat out: a guide by fabric and colour
The best awning to keep the heat out depends on fabric, colour, type and which way you face. Our guide for hot terraces in Malaga and Granada.
31 Jul 2026 · 13 min readRead the guide →
Permission for an awning in Spain: do I need it on my terrace in Malaga or Granada, and what about a pergola?
Permission for an awning in Spain or a pergola in Malaga and Granada: community of owners, town hall, minor works licence and the paperwork.
7 Jul 2026 · 14 min readRead the guide →
Awnings in a community of owners: pergolas, permission and the Spanish Horizontal Property Act
Awnings in a community of owners in Spain: what the Horizontal Property Act allows and how to get a shared model approved without disputes.
6 Jul 2026 · 14 min readRead the guide →
How to clean an awning and look after it so it lasts for years
How to clean an awning without damaging it: step-by-step fabric cleaning, stain removal, arm and motor checks and when it’s time for new fabric.
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Our awning and pergola guides by topic
If you already know what you’re looking for, these are the topics we write about most, each with a link to the service page where we explain it in depth.
Choosing an awning
Folding arm, cassette, drop arm, roller or zip screen: which one suits your terrace, your sun and your wind.
Read: Our awning guide to the main types and which keeps the heat out best.
Pergolas
Bioclimatic, aluminium, wall-mounted or wooden, and when a pergola makes more sense than an awning.
Read: Our pergola guide to the main types and bioclimatic pergolas.
Permits and communities
What your community of owners asks for, and when you need to notify the town hall or apply for a licence.
Read: Permits and the Spanish Horizontal Property Act.
Awning maintenance
Cleaning the fabric, checking the arms and motors, and when it’s worth repairing or replacing.
Read: How to clean an awning and new fabric.
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