The outdoor room that works in any weather
The Warema L50 louvred roof is not an awning. It is a permanent architectural structure. Its powder-coated aluminium frame supports a series of precision-engineered aluminium louvres across the full overhead span of the installation. Each louvre rotates from zero degrees — fully open to the sky — to ninety degrees — fully closed to form a watertight overhead surface. Consequently, the outdoor space beneath the L500 is usable in conditions that would immediately end any session under a fabric awning. Light rain, heavy rain, intense direct sun and strong wind can all be managed by adjusting the louvre position. Furthermore, when the louvres are in the open position, the structure provides the visual openness of a traditional pergola with no fabric and no obstruction to the view of the sky above.
Louvre control and sensor automation
Every L50 installation we supply is motorised as standard. The louvres rotate via a quiet brushless motor drive to any programmed angle between fully open and fully closed. Any intermediate position is achievable and recallable as a named scene — a fifty percent open position for diffused light and ventilation, a twenty percent open position for near-full shade whilst retaining air movement, and a fully closed position that channels rainwater to the integrated drainage system within the frame profile. Rain sensors trigger automatic louvre closure when rainfall is detected. Wind sensors retract or reposition the louvres when wind speed reaches the set threshold. As a result, the outdoor room manages itself in response to changing weather conditions without any input from the occupant.
Drainage, structure and architectural integration
The L50 aluminium frame incorporates an integrated rainwater drainage system within the post and beam profiles — water collected by the closed louvres drains through channels within the frame structure to downpipes at the post positions. No external guttering is required. The posts are available in round and square section profiles across the full Warema RAL powder-coat range, and the louvre blade profile is consistent across all frame configurations. This consistency makes the L50 suitable for specification alongside Warema 550 and Warema 50 awnings on the same property, with matched frame colours throughout the outdoor shading scheme.
Smart home integration and the complete outdoor scheme
The L50 operates within the Warema WMS (Warema Motion System) platform, providing app control on iPhone and Android, scene programming, group operation and sensor-triggered automation. Moreover, it integrates with KNX, Crestron, Control4, Savant and other building management systems via the WMS interface. On properties where the L500 forms part of a wider Warema outdoor shading scheme — alongside K55 pergola awnings, 550 projection awnings and Warema external Venetian blinds on the building facade — all systems operate within a single co-ordinated programme responding to shared sensor data simultaneously. As an authorised Warema dealer, we supply, specify, engineer and install the L50 across Poole, Sandbanks, Canford Cliffs, Bournemouth and the wider Dorset and South Coast area, including structural engineering co-ordination, drainage design, M&E first fix and full smart home commissioning at handover.
Key Features
-Precision aluminium louvres — full rotation 0° to 90°
-Fully closed position — watertight rain protection
-Fully open position — maximum sky connection
-Any intermediate louvre angle programmable
-Integrated rainwater drainage in frame profiles
-No external guttering required
-Motorised louvre drive — brushless, quiet operation
-Rain sensor — automatic louvre closure
-Wind sensor — automatic louvre repositioning
-Warema WMS app and smart home integration
-KNX, Crestron, Control4, Savant compatible
-Round and square post section options
-Extensive RAL powder-coat frame colours
-Frame matched to Warema 550, 50 and K55
-Freestanding and wall-mounted configurations
-LED lighting integration available
-Structural engineering co-ordination included
-Authorised Warema supply and installation
System: Warema L50 motorised louvred roof — permanent overhead structure with motorised aluminium louvre system.
Frame: powder-coated aluminium — post and beam construction; post section: round or square; confirm section profile, dimension and finish RAL at specification stage. Louvres: precision-extruded aluminium — motorised rotation 0° (fully open) to 90° (fully closed, watertight); any intermediate angle programmable as scene position. Louvre drive: brushless tubular motor — quiet operation; progressive start and stop; bidirectional position feedback to WMS controller. Drainage: integrated rainwater drainage channels within post and beam profiles — rainwater collected at closed louvre position drained to post downpipe outlets; no external guttering required; drainage outlet positions confirmed during design stage survey. Rain sensor: integrated — automatic louvre closure on rainfall detection; sensor positioned to maximise detection response time for installation orientation; confirm sensor position with our team. Wind sensor: anemometer — automatic louvre repositioning above set wind speed threshold; threshold set during commissioning. LED lighting: integrated LED strip or spot positions available within beam and louvre profiles — confirm lighting specification at design stage. Smart home: Warema WMS platform — Warema app (iOS and Android); remote handset; wall switch; scene programming; group operation; sensor automation. BMS integration: KNX; Crestron; Control4; Savant; other platforms via WMS interface — confirm protocol and driver at specification stage. Configuration: freestanding (post-mounted to ground or terrace surface) or wall-mounted (beam fixed to building structure); confirm at design stage. Structural: post foundation design required for freestanding — structural engineer assessment recommended; Warema structural loading data provided by our team. Wall-mounted fixing: structural fixing substrate confirmed during design stage survey. Electrical: 230V mains to motor controller and lighting positions — cable routes confirmed during pre-installation survey; M&E contractor installs to our confirmed specification. Applicable standards: confirm wind load zone, snow load zone and building regulation compliance with structural engineer and local building control — L50 is a permanent structure and may require planning permission; confirm with local planning authority at design stage. Installation sequence: structural fixing / post foundation → M&E first fix → L50 frame and louvre installation → drainage test → sensor calibration → WMS / BMS commissioning → LED commissioning → handover demonstration. Suitable applications: luxury residential terraces; pool structures; outdoor dining and hospitality terraces; garden rooms; commercial outdoor areas; any application requiring a permanent all-weather outdoor structure. Supply and installation available across Poole, Bournemouth, Sandbanks, Canford Cliffs, Christchurch, Salisbury and the wider Dorset, Hampshire and South Coast area. NBS specification text, Warema structural loading data, drainage layout drawings, RAL colour chart and product data sheets available on request from our specification team.
FAQ
What is the Warema L50 louvred roof?
The Warema L50 is a premium motorised louvred roof system — a permanent aluminium outdoor structure with motorised louvre blades that rotate from fully open to fully closed. When open, the louvres provide maximum ventilation and a full connection to the sky above. When closed, they form a watertight surface that channels rainwater to integrated drainage within the frame profiles. Any intermediate angle between open and closed is achievable by motor and recallable as a programmed scene. Rain and wind sensors automate the louvre response to changing weather conditions, and the system operates within the Warema WMS smart home platform. We supply and install the Warema L500 across Poole, Sandbanks, Canford Cliffs, Bournemouth and the wider Dorset and South Coast area as an authorised Warema dealer.
Is the Warema L50 louvred roof fully waterproof when closed?
Yes. When the L50 louvres are in the fully closed position — rotated to 90 degrees — they form a continuous watertight surface across the full span of the installation. Rainwater is collected at the louvre surface and drains through channels integrated within the aluminium beam and post profiles, exiting at downpipe outlets at the post positions. No external guttering is required. The drainage capacity is engineered to handle the rainfall intensity appropriate for the UK climate at the dimensions of the specific installation. We confirm the drainage layout, outlet positions and downpipe connections during the design stage survey and communicate them to the main contractor before the foundation and M&E first fix stages.
Can the Warema L50 include integrated LED lighting?
Yes. The L50 frame profiles are designed to accommodate integrated LED lighting within the beam and louvre positions — strip lighting within the overhead beams provides ambient illumination of the outdoor space after dark, and spot positions within the frame can be used for directional task lighting above dining or seating areas. LED lighting integration is confirmed at the design stage and incorporated into the M&E first fix cable schedule, so the lighting is fully concealed within the frame profile with no surface-mounted conduit or visible wiring. We co-ordinate the LED specification with the electrical contractor and, where the L50 operates within a smart home system, the lighting can be incorporated into the same scene programming as the louvres — a single Evening scene that closes the louvres to a shade position and activates the overhead lighting simultaneously.
Can the Warema L50 be integrated with a smart home or BMS system?
Yes. The L50 operates within the Warema WMS platform, providing app control on iPhone and Android, scene and schedule programming, group operation across multiple louvre zones, and full sensor-triggered automation via rain and wind sensors. For integration with KNX, Crestron, Control4, Savant and other building management systems, the WMS interface provides the appropriate protocol connection — we confirm the compatible driver and wiring requirements at the specification stage and work directly with AV integrators and BMS engineers on commissioning. On properties where the L500 operates alongside Warema K55 pergola awnings, Warema 55 projection awnings and Warema external Venetian blinds, all systems can be incorporated into a single co-ordinated outdoor environment programme responding to shared sensor data simultaneously.
Do you install the Warema L50 louvred roof in Poole and across Dorset?
Yes. We are an authorised Warema dealer supplying and installing the full Warema motorised outdoor shading range — including the L50 louvred roof — across Poole, Sandbanks, Canford Cliffs, Bournemouth, Christchurch, Salisbury and the wider Dorset, Hampshire and South Coast area. Every L50 project begins at the design stage — we attend site to confirm frame configuration, span and structural requirements, drainage layout, M&E first fix routes, lighting specification, fabric and frame colour selection, sensor specification, planning considerations and smart home integration. Contact our team to discuss your project at the earliest design stage opportunity.
