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Design & Inspiration
FlexPatio Showcase: The Poolside Sanctuary
FlexPatio Journal · Global Project How one compact POWER+ pergola transformed an exposed poolside corner into a private, adaptable outdoor room. Peter’s Garden Anaheim, Califor...
Installation & Setup
Can You Use an Electric Heater Under a Motorised Pergola?
A FlexPatio electric heater can be used under a compatible motorised pergola when the exact manual, clearances, mounting and electrical supply all match. This guide explains wha...
Planning & Permits
Do You Need Planning Permission for a Louvred Pergola in the UK?
Thinking of adding a motorised louvred pergola to your garden? Before you order, there’s one critical legal threshold every UK homeowner needs to know: the 2.5-metre height rule...
Design & Inspiration
FlexPatio Showcase: The Slow Bloom of a Family Garden Corner
They didn’t want just another structure; they wanted a space that felt like it “grew from the garden itself.”
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