Authorized STOBAG Specialist Partner
STOBAG Pergolas & Louvered Roofs
Swiss-designed BAVONA HARD-TOP louvered roofs and PERGOLINO pergola awnings, manufactured in Canada and installed across Vancouver and the Lower Mainland by Five Eight Twelve.
Swiss Precision, Canadian Built
Sixty Years of Shade Engineering
STOBAG was founded in 1964 near Zurich and has sold through trained specialist partners since 1971, a model built on the idea that a precision product deserves a precision installer. Today the company designs everything in Switzerland, manufactures its North American line in Burlington, Ontario, and distributes in 18 countries.
Five Eight Twelve is Vancouver's authorized STOBAG Specialist Partner. This page covers the two STOBAG pergola systems; you can see the full STOBAG range we carry, from cassette awnings to zip screens, on our STOBAG partner page.
Why Choose STOBAG?
Swiss Design Since 1964
STOBAG has built shading systems for over sixty years, and every product is still designed in Switzerland. The BAVONA HARD-TOP line collected the iF Design Award, German Design Award, and Red Dot Award in 2024, a rare triple for an outdoor structure.
Manufactured for Canada, in Canada
STOBAG North America builds its shade systems in Burlington, Ontario, so the products that reach your patio are made for this climate and supported on this continent, with a coating plant added in 2021.
Honest Engineering
STOBAG publishes real numbers and real limits. The BAVONA's own technical text calls the roof particularly water repellent rather than promising perfection, and its drainage is sized by rule: one concealed outlet for every 12 square metres of roof. We respect a manufacturer that specs like that, and we quote the same way.
One Remote for Everything
BAVONA drives, lighting, and compatible screens all run on Somfy RTS control, so the roof, the LED, and the sides of your outdoor room answer to one remote, one app, and the same weather sensors.
Rain, Managed by Rule
Water runs off the BAVONA's louvers into a circular gutter built into the frame, then drains through hoses hidden inside the posts. STOBAG sizes it by formula: one outlet up to 12 square metres of roof, two up to 24, three beyond that. Nothing to see, nothing to clog, nothing dripping at the edges.
Two Systems, Two Kinds of Roof
A rigid louvered pavilion or a retractable fabric roof. Same Swiss engineering, different answers for different patios.
BAVONA HARD-TOP
STOBAG's flagship louvered roof: a cubic aluminum pavilion with a frame of 230 by 115 millimetre profiles on 115 millimetre posts. Open the louvers for sky, tilt them for shade and airflow, close them when the rain arrives.
- ✓Aluminum louvers tilt steplessly up to 115 degrees on the North American TP6500 model
- ✓Snow load rated up to 110 kg per square metre
- ✓Wind resistance class 4 with louvers extended, rated to 150 km/h closed (EN 13561)
- ✓Quiet 24V cylinder drives, IP66 sealed, with Somfy RTS control
- ✓Integrated warm-white LED in the louvers plus dimmable suspended light profiles
- ✓Concealed perimeter gutter draining invisibly through the posts
- ✓Optional side and front shading to close off wind and low sun
- ✓Over 380 designs and colours across STOBAG's fabric and finish range
- ✓Made-to-measure, freestanding or wall-mounted; maximum sizes confirmed at quote
PERGOLINO
A retractable fabric roof running in guide rails over a pergola frame. Lighter and more affordable than a louvered roof, with softer light underneath, and a favourite of Vancouver restaurants that need big covered patios.
- ✓Widths from 6'7" up to 23'0", projection up to 19'8"
- ✓Stoblock technology keeps the fabric tight and tensioned at all times
- ✓Spin-dyed acrylic fabrics sewn with tear-resistant Tenera thread
- ✓Integrated water duct drains rainwater to the sides
- ✓120 VAC tubular motor with built-in RTS radio receiver, IP44 rated
- ✓Guide rails with gas-pressure springs and stainless steel cable tensioning
- ✓Optional dimmable LED lighting for evening service
- ✓The restaurant patio workhorse across Vancouver
Specifications above come from STOBAG's official technical documents for the North American models. Both systems are made-to-measure, and we verify every project against BC Building Code wind and snow values for your site.
Already Working Around Vancouver
You've probably eaten under a STOBAG PERGOLINO without knowing it. A few of our restaurant installations around the city:
Tacofino
Mango's Kitchen Bar
Thierry
Warranty, In STOBAG's Own Words
STOBAG's published policy: "STOBAG AG provides a 2-year warranty on all products (plus 3 years on motors and controls)." It covers manufacturing, material, and design defects with free repair or replacement.
Here's the part most buyers miss: STOBAG offers a free extension to five years of total coverage on finished products, but only if you, the owner, register on STOBAG's website within 90 days of the product shipping to your installer. The window starts before your install date, so as your Specialist Partner we flag the registration on day one and make sure you never lose the extra years.
What the Specialist Partner Model Means
- ✓Factory-trained on STOBAG systems, measurement, and installation
- ✓Direct manufacturer relationship for parts and service
- ✓Warranty registration guidance so the 5-year extension isn't missed
- ✓Local point of contact for the life of the product
Comparing Brands? Complete the Picture
Most buyers weigh two or three systems before deciding. Here's what to look at next.
LOUSOL Aluminum Pergolas
Canadian-made louvered pergolas with a manual option and fast-install kits.
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KE Outdoor Design
Italian Kedry louvered pergolas rated to the top wind class in the standard.
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Full STOBAG Range
Cassette awnings, zip screens, and conservatory shading from the same Swiss family.
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Bromic Outdoor Heating
Radiant heat that pairs with the BAVONA's louvers, screens, and LED.
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 →GuideRestaurant Patio Enclosures | Extending the BC Dining Season
In BC, a properly designed patio enclosure can extend a restaurant's usable dining season by 4 to 6 months per year. This guide covers the component systems, code requirements, and ROI considerations for hospitality operators.
Read guide →GuideSomfy vs Gaposa | Which Shade Motor Should You Choose?
Somfy and Gaposa are the two motor brands we install most often. Both are tier-one products, but they differ in ecosystem, smart-home integration, and typical pricing. This guide helps you pick between them.
Read guide →Bring Swiss Engineering to Your Patio
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Tell us about your space and we'll recommend the right STOBAG system for it, sized and engineered for your site.
