The mid-range louvred roof — right-sized for most residential applications
The Warema L70 occupies the most frequently specified position in the Warema louvred roof range. It is larger and more structurally capable than the L60 — suitable for principal terraces, pool decks and garden rooms rather than just side returns and walkways. It is, however, more accessible in scale and investment than the flagship L50 — making it the correct specification for the majority of luxury residential terrace and garden room projects across Dorset and the South Coast. Specifically, the L70 is the system most commonly specified on properties in Sandbanks, Canford Cliffs and Bournemouth where the terrace is the primary outdoor living space and year-round protection from the South Coast’s variable weather is the governing design requirement.
Watertight louvres, integrated drainage and all-weather performance
Like the L60 and L50, the Warema L70 uses precision-extruded aluminium louvres that rotate from zero degrees — fully open to the sky — to ninety degrees — fully closed and watertight. Rainwater at the fully closed position drains through integrated channels within the beam and post profiles to drainage outlets at the post bases. No external guttering is required. Furthermore, rain sensors trigger automatic louvre closure when rainfall is detected. As a result, the outdoor space beneath the L70 transitions from open sky to fully weatherproof without any input from the occupant — a capability that makes the difference between an outdoor room that is used throughout the year and one that is abandoned at the first sign of rain.
LED lighting, louvre control and ventilation
Every L70 installation we supply is motorised as standard. Louvres rotate to any programmed angle via a quiet motor drive, with intermediate positions recallable as named scenes. A fifty percent open position provides diffused light and generous ventilation. A twenty percent open position gives near-full shade with continued air movement. LED lighting integration within the beam profiles is available — bringing the outdoor room into evening use without any surface-mounted fittings or visible wiring. Wind sensors monitor conditions continuously and reposition the louvres when wind speed reaches the set threshold. In addition, the L70’s frame is available in round and square post section profiles across the full Warema RAL powder-coat range — including colour-matching to the L60, L50 and all Warema awning products on the same property.
Smart home integration and the complete Warema outdoor scheme
The L70 operates within the Warema WMS platform — app control, scene programming, group operation and sensor automation on iPhone and Android. Moreover, it integrates with KNX, Crestron, Control4, Savant and other building management systems via the WMS interface. On properties where the L70 covers a principal terrace alongside Warema 55 or 50 projection awnings above windows and a Warema external Venetian blind system on the glazed facade, all products operate within a single co-ordinated programme responding to shared sensor data simultaneously. As an authorised Warema dealer, we supply, specify and install the L70 across Poole, Sandbanks, Canford Cliffs, Bournemouth and the wider Dorset and South Coast area — including structural engineering co-ordination, M&E first fix, LED commissioning and full smart home handover.
Key Features
-Mid-range frame — between L60 and L500 in scale
-Aluminium louvres — full rotation 0° to 90°
-Fully closed — watertight rain protection
-Fully open — maximum sky and ventilation
-Any intermediate angle programmable
-Integrated drainage — no external guttering
-Motorised louvre drive — quiet operation
-Rain sensor — automatic louvre closure
-Wind sensor — automatic louvre repositioning
-LED lighting integration within beam profiles
-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 L60, L500, K55, 550 and 50
-Suitable for terraces, pool decks, garden rooms
-Freestanding and wall-mounted configurations
-Authorised Warema supply and installation
System: Warema L70 motorised louvred roof —
mid-range permanent overhead structure with motorised aluminium louvre system; larger frame profile than L60; more accessible residential specification than L500. Frame: powder-coated aluminium — post and beam construction; post section: round or square; confirm profile, dimension and 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: quiet brushless motor — progressive start and stop; bidirectional position feedback to WMS controller. Drainage: integrated rainwater drainage channels within post and beam profiles — rainwater at closed louvre position drained to post downpipe outlets; no external guttering required; confirm drainage outlet positions during design stage survey. Rain sensor: integrated — automatic louvre closure on rainfall detection. Wind sensor: anemometer — automatic louvre repositioning above set wind speed threshold; threshold set during commissioning. LED lighting: integrated LED strip or spot positions within beam and louvre profiles — confirm lighting specification at design stage; LED cabling incorporated into M&E first fix. 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 — confirm protocol and driver at specification stage. Configuration: freestanding (post-mounted) or wall-mounted (beam fixed to building structure); confirm at design stage. Structural: freestanding post foundation assessment recommended — Warema structural loading data provided by our team; wall-mounted fixing substrate confirmed during design stage survey. Planning note: L70 is a permanent structure — confirm planning permission or permitted development status with local planning authority at design stage. Electrical: 230V mains to motor controller and LED positions — cable routes confirmed during pre-installation survey. Suitable applications: principal residential terraces; pool decks; garden rooms and garden dining structures; light commercial outdoor areas; any application requiring a permanent all-weather outdoor structure at mid-range residential scale. L60 comparison: L70 is larger and structurally more capable than the L60 — correct for principal terraces rather than side returns and walkways. L500 comparison: L70 is the more accessible residential specification; L500 is the premium large-format specification for commercial and high-specification residential. 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 L70 louvred roof?
The Warema L70 is a mid-range motorised louvred roof system providing permanent all-weather overhead protection for principal terraces, pool decks, garden rooms and outdoor dining areas. It sits between the compact L60 and the premium L500 in the Warema louvred roof range — larger and more structurally capable than the L60 for principal terrace applications, and more accessible in scale and investment than the L500 for standard luxury residential projects. Its precision aluminium louvres rotate from fully open to fully closed and watertight, with integrated drainage, rain and wind sensor automation and smart home integration via the Warema WMS platform. We supply and install the Warema L70 across Poole, Sandbanks, Canford Cliffs, Bournemouth and the wider Dorset and South Coast area as an authorised Warema dealer.
What is the difference between the Warema L70, L60 and L50?
All three are permanent motorised louvred roof systems using the same aluminium louvre rotation principle — from fully open to fully closed and watertight — with integrated drainage and rain and wind sensor automation. The difference is scale and intended application. The L60 uses a compact frame profile suited to side returns, covered walkways and smaller terrace positions. The L70 uses a mid-range frame profile suited to principal residential terraces, pool decks and garden rooms — larger than the L60 but more accessible in scale than the L500. The L50 uses the largest frame profile in the range, suited to wide-span principal terraces, commercial hospitality terraces and high-specification residential projects where the full structural and aesthetic presence of the premium system is the specification requirement. All three systems share the same RAL powder-coat finish range and can be colour-matched on the same property.
Is the Warema L70 suitable for a pool terrace?
Yes — and pool terrace applications are one of the most common specifications for the L70 across our Dorset and South Coast project portfolio. A pool terrace benefits particularly from a permanent louvred roof for three reasons. First, the louvres can be set to a partial open position that provides shade over the seating and dining area whilst admitting direct sunlight to the pool surface — something a solid roof or a fabric awning cannot achieve. Second, when unexpected rain arrives, the louvres close automatically via rain sensor and the space beneath the L70 remains usable without the pool area being abandoned. Third, the L70’s integrated drainage means that rainwater from the closed louvre surface is carried away cleanly without pooling on the terrace or disrupting the pool plant area. We confirm the appropriate span, drainage layout and post positions for pool terrace installations during the design stage site visit.
Can the Warema L70 include LED lighting?
Yes. LED lighting is available integrated within the L70 beam and louvre profiles — providing ambient illumination of the outdoor space after dark without any surface-mounted fittings, visible conduit or external light fittings. Strip lighting within the overhead beams creates an even, warm ambient light across the full footprint of the structure. Spot positions within the frame can be directed toward dining or seating areas for task lighting. All LED cabling is incorporated into the M&E first fix cable schedule and concealed within the frame profiles, so the installed structure reads as completely clean from below with no visible wiring. Where the L70 operates within a smart home system, the LED lighting is incorporated into the same scene programme as the louvres — an Evening scene that closes the louvres to a shade position and activates the overhead lighting simultaneously, transitioning the outdoor room from daytime to evening use with a single command.
Can the Warema L70 be integrated with a smart home system?
Yes. The L70 operates within the Warema WMS platform, providing app control on iPhone and Android, scene programming, group operation and sensor-triggered automation. 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 L70 operates alongside Warema K55 pergola awnings, Warema 550 projection awnings and Warema external Venetian blinds, all systems operate within a single co-ordinated programme responding to shared sensor data simultaneously from a single app interface.
Do you install the Warema L70 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 L70, L60 and L500 louvred roofs — across Poole, Sandbanks, Canford Cliffs, Bournemouth, Christchurch, Salisbury and the wider Dorset, Hampshire and South Coast area. Every L70 project begins at the design stage — we attend site to confirm frame configuration, span and structural requirements, drainage layout, M&E first fix routes, LED lighting specification, planning considerations, frame colour selection and smart home integration. Contact our team to discuss your project at the earliest design stage.
