Freestanding DIY Motorised Louvred Roof
Enhance your outdoor area with the freestanding DIY Motorised Louvred Roof, a 0 Wall and 4 Post DIY Customisable Vivid Pergola Opening Roof System. This innovative Freestanding Motorised Pergola, also designed as a Freestanding Louvred Pergola, offers a unique blend of practicality and elegance, tailored to meet your specific outdoor roofing needs.
The freestanding DIY Motorised Louvred Roof is a solution that may transform your outdoor area. At the push of a button, you can regulate the amount of sunlight and shade thanks to this adaptable and fully customisable system, making it an ideal Freestanding Opening Roof Pergola for modern outdoor living.
Made from premium materials, it’s long-lasting and simple to install, giving any patio, garden, or outdoor space a sleek, contemporary appearance. The motorised louvre roof can be adjusted to provide full shade or full sunlight, according to your preferences — creating the ideal setting for lounging, entertaining, or outdoor living. This Outdoor Freestanding Pergola delivers both style and functionality for year-round use.
If you prefer a wall-mounted version, explore the Wall Mounted DIY Motorised Louvred Roof for more installation flexibility. For a closer look at advanced outdoor shading designs, visit Vivid Louvre Roof Sunshine Coast to see how this system complements local coastal living.
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Total Price Including Addons:
$8,328.22
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Max Blade Span – 4500mm
Refer to the Roof Configuration Tab for the exact wind class span.
Max Beam Span between Posts – 6000mm
Refer to the Roof Configuration Tab for the exact wind class span.
Standard Colours
Custom Colourbond Colours are available on request.
Please note that these colours are Dulux Powder Coated colour matches. There may be a slight colour variation from the Dulux colour swatch. Please refer to the colour swatches supplied by Louvred Roof Online.
Step – 1
Layout the Site. Marking where the 4 corners of the roof will be positioned.
Step – 2
Check the level of the site. Cut your posts according to the level of the site and then mark wall level with the post.
Step – 3
Base Plate: Place the 4 post in position, hold them up with props. Do not fix them into the ground yet.
Post Footing: Dig footings at the required depht, and concrete the posts into place. making sure all posts are level at the top.
The following instructions apply for free standing structures. If you are wall mounting please mount to the wall as shown below and follow the instructions accordingly.
Step – 4
Fix the corner joiners into the top of the 250×50 Surrrounds, Using the Stainless steel M8x30mm Hex Bolts supplied. Only fix one of corner joiners itno each 250×50 Surround.
Step – 5
Position the first 250×50 Beam on top of the posts. Loosely fixing it to the post mounting plate.
Step – 6
Slide the next 250×50 Beam into the corner joiner of the previous 250×50 beam. Fix the corner into position, ensuring the corner is square.
Step – 7
Repeat this process for the 2 other 250×50 beams.
Please Note: When fixing directly to a wall or existing structure. Start at the wall first and work your way out to the posts.
Step – 8
Gutter Installation: First the corner gutters into position, using the Phillips Pan Head St4.8*13 self-tapping screws supplied.
Step – 9
Silicone: Before fixing the corner apply Sikaflex (silicon) or similar to the beam to ensure the joint is completely water tight.
Step – 10
Gutter Installation: Slide the gutters up into the corners joints, applying Sikafex at the joints, and along the edge of the beam and gutter joint. Fix the gutters to the beam using the stainless steel pan head self-tapping screws supplied.

Step – 11
Motor Installation: Attach the motor mount on the Side Rail, using the hex bolts supplied.

Step – 12
Motor Installation: Attach the Motor to the Motor Mount ( U channel Bracket ) with pin. Secure with nut amd bolt.

Step – 13
Motor Installation: Attach the control rod bracket to the control bar using nuts and bolts supplied. Slide motor arm over shaft on the control rod bracket and secure with Circlip.
Step – 14
Blade Installation: Mount the blades, by sliding the ‘fixed pin’ in the idle side and the ‘spring pin’ in the motor side. Fix the blade to the control bar with the bolt provided (M8*20).
Step – 15
Half Blade Installation: If a half blade is supplied, lift it into position using the predrilled holes in the beam & L-angle as a guide. Rivet in place using rivets supplied. The fall of the half blade should align with the fall of the operable blades.
| Wind Class | Ultimate Limit State (m/s) | Serviceability Limit State (m/s) | Wu (kPa) | Ws (kPa) | Maximum Allowable Span (mm) | Screw spacing (mm) Side Stile to Beam |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N1 | 34 | 26 | 0.69 | 0.41 | 5000 | 100 |
| N2 | 40 | 26 | 0.96 | 0.41 | 5000 | 100 |
| N3 | 50 | 32 | 1.50 | 0.61 | 5000 | 75 |
| N4 | 61 | 39 | 2.23 | 0.91 | 4300 | 75 |
| N5 | 74 | 47 | 3.29 | 1.33 | 3500 | 50 |
| N6 | 86 | 55 | 4.44 | 1.82 | 3000 | 50 |
| Wind Class | Ultimate Limit State (m/s) | Serviceability Limit State (m/s) | Wu (kPa) | Ws (kPa) | Maximum Beam Span (mm) | Maximum Allowable Post Height (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N1 | 34 | 26 | 0.69 | 0.41 | 5900 | 3500 |
| N2 | 40 | 26 | 0.96 | 0.41 | 4800 | 3300 |
| N3 | 50 | 32 | 1.50 | 0.61 | 3800 | 3000 |
| N4 | 61 | 39 | 2.23 | 0.91 | 3200 | 2700 |
| N5 | 74 | 47 | 3.29 | 1.33 | 2900 | 2500 |
| N6 | 86 | 55 | 4.44 | 1.82 | 2600 | 2100 |
| Wind Class | Ultimate Limit State (m/s) | Serviceability Limit State (m/s) | Wu (kPa) | Ws (kPa) | Supported Lourve Span (mm) | Maximum Allowable Span (mm) | Number of Fasteners from beam to post |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N1 | 34 | 26 | 0.69 | 0.41 | 5000 | 5900 | 3 |
| N2 | 40 | 26 | 0.96 | 0.41 | 5000 | 4800 | 3 |
| N3 | 50 | 32 | 1.50 | 0.61 | 5000 | 3800 | 4 |
| N4 | 61 | 39 | 2.23 | 0.91 | 4300 | 3200 | 4 |
| N5 | 74 | 47 | 3.29 | 1.33 | 3500 | 2900 | 5 |
| N6 | 86 | 55 | 4.44 | 1.82 | 3000 | 2600 | 5 |








































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