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KE Outdoor Design Kedry Pergolas
Italian-designed Gennius pergola systems rated to the highest wind class in the European standard. Kedry Plus, Kedry Prime, and the award-winning Kedry Skylife, installed across Vancouver by Five Eight Twelve.
Gennius Pergolas
Where Italian Design Meets Certified Numbers
KE Outdoor Design builds its Gennius pergola systems near Venice, Italy, and has manufactured for North America since 1984. What sets KE apart in this category is the paperwork behind the beauty: CE certification to EN 13561, structural components certified under EN 1090, and a wind rating at the very top of the European scale.
Five Eight Twelve is an authorized KE dealer for the Vancouver area. We design, engineer, supply, and install the louvered Kedry line, with glass walls, screens, and automation to match.
Why Choose KE?
Italian Design, Certified Engineering
KE Outdoor Design is an Italian manufacturer based near Venice, with design recognition including two iF Design Awards. Its structures are CE certified to EN 13561, the European standard for external blinds and awnings, with structural components certified under EN 1090.
Wind Class 6, the Top of the Standard
The Kedry louvered line is rated wind resistance class 6 under EN 13561, the highest class the standard defines. For context, a typical fabric awning must retract around class 3. On an exposed Vancouver patio, that margin is the difference between using the roof and babying it.
The Louvered Roof That Also Opens Completely
The award-winning Kedry Skylife does something almost no other system can: its louvers rotate for sun and rain control, and they also retract and stack, opening the roof plane almost fully to the sky. Two roofs in one structure.
Made in North America Since 1984
KE has operated on this continent for over forty years, with headquarters and more than 100,000 square feet of manufacturing in Chester, New York. Products are sold and installed through an authorized dealer network, which is exactly what we are for Vancouver.
Snow, Handled by Engineering
KE publishes its wind classes; snow capacity is engineered project by project. The louvers open to shed snow on demand, sensors can react to snow automatically, and we verify every structure against the BC Building Code snow values for your specific site before anything is ordered.
The Kedry Louvered Line
Three louvered systems sharing the same certified backbone, from the clean entry point to the roof that disappears entirely.
Kedry Plus
The gateway into the Kedry family: a clean, level-installed louvered roof with the same class 6 wind rating as its bigger siblings.
- ✓Modules up to 13'1" wide with projection up to 26'
- ✓Installs perfectly level, no visible pitch needed
- ✓Wind resistance grade 6, CE certified to EN 13561
- ✓Internal gutters drain through the posts to the ground
- ✓Optional wind, rain, and snow sensors move the blades automatically
- ✓Wall-mounted or freestanding
Kedry Prime
The Kedry most Vancouver projects land on: bigger spans, standard lighting, and unlimited coupling for large patios and commercial spaces.
- ✓Units up to 16'5" wide by 23'2" projection
- ✓Blades rotate up to 135 degrees
- ✓Couple unlimited modules for any footprint
- ✓Integrated LED lighting comes standard
- ✓Limited Lifetime framework warranty
- ✓All-aluminum construction with stainless steel hardware
Kedry Skylife
KE's showpiece. When the louvers stack back, you're dining under open sky; when weather rolls in, the roof closes and the glass and screens turn the space into a room.
- ✓Louvers rotate and fully retract, opening the roof to the sky
- ✓Modules of 14'9" by 20' on four columns, or two when wall-mounted
- ✓Wind resistance grade 6, CE certified to EN 13561
- ✓Optional Line Glass: 10 mm tempered sliding glass walls up to 7 m wide
- ✓Vertika Prime motorized drop screens for full enclosure
- ✓Archiproducts Design Award winner, 2021
Dimensions are per module from KE's official product pages; modules couple for larger footprints. The compact Kedry Neos is also available where a smaller structure fits the site. Every project is verified against BC Building Code values for your location.
KE Builds More Than Louvers
Beyond the Kedry line, KE's Gennius family includes retractable-roof pergolas where a weatherproof fabric roof slides open instead of louvers rotating: the Gennius A100, Isola 2 and Isola 3, Keplan, Xtesa, T1, and the T4 cantilevered roof. They suit patios that want a softer roof and a lower entry price, and we supply and install those too.
Explore retractable-roof pergolas >Warranty at a Glance
KE's warranty applies to the original owner and requires service through an authorized KE dealer, which is exactly the role we play. Fabric terms vary by fabric brand, from 5 years up to 15 years, and we'll show you the exact schedule for the fabrics you choose.
Build the Complete Room
A Kedry roof is the starting point. Add Line Glass sliding walls for wind-proof sight lines, Vertika Prime screens for privacy and insects, integrated LED for evenings, and infrared heating for the winter months, all controlled together.
- ✓10 mm tempered sliding glass walls up to 7 metres wide
- ✓Motorized drop screens in transparent, filtering, or blackout fabrics
- ✓Wind, rain, and snow sensors with automatic blade response
- ✓Pairs naturally with Bromic infrared heating
Comparing Brands? Complete the Picture
Most buyers weigh two or three systems before deciding. Here's what to look at next.
STOBAG Pergolas
Swiss-designed BAVONA louvered roofs and PERGOLINO fabric-roof pergolas.
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LOUSOL Aluminum Pergolas
Canadian-made louvered pergolas with a manual option and fast-install kits.
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Motorized Glass Roofs & Walls
Frameless glass systems that pair with a Kedry roof for a full glass room.
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Bromic Outdoor Heating
Radiant heat that joins the Kedry's louvers and screens on one controller.
Explore >Buying Guides & Expert Advice
Deeper reading from our knowledge base to help you choose the right solution.
Three Louvered Pergola Brands, One Dealer: LOUSOL, STOBAG, and KE
Five Eight Twelve is now an authorized dealer and installer for three louvered pergola manufacturers: LOUSOL from Canada, STOBAG from Switzerland, and KE Outdoor Design from Italy. This guide explains what a louvered pergola actually does, and what separates the three so you can see which one suits your project.
Read guide →GuidePergola vs Louvered Roof vs Patio Cover | A Buyer's Guide for BC
A pergola, a louvered roof, and a solid patio cover all extend the use of your outdoor space, but they solve different problems. This guide breaks down the differences, the pros and cons of each in BC's climate, and how to decide between them.
Read guide →GuideMotorized and Retractable Glass Walls | Year-Round Indoor-Outdoor Living
Motorized retractable glass walls open entire rooms to the outdoors at the push of a button, a transformation that standard sliding doors can't match. This guide explains the systems, the specification considerations, and when they're worth the investment.
Read guide →GuideOutdoor Patio Heating | Infrared vs Gas for BC Conditions
Patio heating extends the usable season, but choosing between infrared electric and gas heaters depends more on your patio design than on heater specs. This guide breaks down what actually matters for BC installations.
Read guide →See Which Kedry Fits Your Patio
Ready to plan your project?
Tell us about your space and we'll recommend the right KE system for it, from a single Kedry Plus module to a coupled Skylife with glass walls.
