The patio has been an important part of people's living space at home for quite some time now. It's a place where we eat, relax and even work. But as an outdoor living room, there's one thing the patio simply must have: the right covering. The slat roof is a stylish and reliable way of meeting this need. Slat roofs consist of a frame construction on which individual slats are installed and can be arranged to form a fully impermeable surface. When the slat roof is closed, you get effective protection against strong sunlight and rain. Opening the slats allows you to enjoy sunshine and beautiful weather. You can adjust the roof's individual elements, meaning that you have full control of exactly how much sunlight comes in. Even snow is no match for the slat roof.

At WAREMA, you can choose from the following models: L50, L60 and L70. You have the choice of installing a free-standing slat roof on your property or attaching it to the wall of your home. Not only does this allow you to cover your patio: you can also create a fully standalone living space in your garden. That means you can always stay dry while enjoying a classic patio atmosphere.

There are various options for the control of the slats, retracting and extending or turning and tilting:

Every WAREMA slat roof is custom-made specifically to meet your individual needs. No two slat roofs are alike. This is also true when it comes to their price. You can use the WAREMA Configurator to get an indication of price without obligation. You can create your individual configuration and request an immediate quote from a specialised retailer near you. This will give you a more accurate idea of the price on the basis of your specific requirements and preferences. Get in touch with a specialised retailer near you. They will be happy to help you choose the right solution.

When they are closed, Lamaxa slat roofs have a different snow load, depending on building dimensions and snow depth. Your specialist partner will be happy to advise you and show you solutions for optionally increasing the snow load of your patio roof.

Our Lamaxa slat roofs are more than just a visual standout: one of the biggest benefits they offer is their impressive functionality. Here's a brief description of the numerous available functions in our slat roof guide:

The powder-coated aluminium components of WAREMA slat roofs can be finished in accordance with WAREMA Colour World . You are sure to find the perfect colour for your personal Lamaxa here.

Not found what you're looking for in the WAREMA Colour World? Contact a Lamaxa specialist partner near you. On request, colours not included in the WAREMA Colour World are also available.

The WAREMA Colour World doesn't just offer a wide range of options in terms of colour variety, it also offers a vast array of surface structures and gloss levels. Thanks to the individual characteristics of the WAREMA Colour World, you can perfectly adapt your powder-coated aluminium components to the structural conditions at hand. The outstanding quality of the coating guarantees long-term satisfaction with our products. This has been independently tested by the German Quality Association for the Coating of Building Materials (GSB). The surface coating with a chrome-free pretreatment complies with the GSB AL 631 directive.

You can choose from the following surface textures:

• Satin finish: The satin finish is a slightly glossy surface with a smooth finish and optimal light and weather resistance.
• Matt: Matt surfaces are distinguished by a smooth matt finish and optimal light and weather resistance.
• Fine texture: The fine texture has impressive effects, as characterised by the optimal light and weather resistance of the surface.

Highly weather-resistant powder coating:
The highly weather-resistant finish is particularly suited to all severe weather conditions. It is colour-fast, has a long-lasting uniform finish, does not chalk and is extremely weather-proof. This kind of coating is only available in combination with matt surface structures.

Not able to find the right surface quality? On request, surface qualities and special versions not included in the WAREMA standard range are also available. Get advice from a specialised retailer near you .

Each country or federal state has its own building regulations. Some paragraphs specifically deal with the topic of requirements and freedoms as related to permits or to procedures. It is necessary to check whether the Lamaxa has procedure-related requirements. The property owner is responsible for clarification. The building supervisory authorities provide information on whether or not the unit requires a permit.

Clarification and compliance with the applicable requirements, such as the observance of distance areas, the specifications of a development plan, etc., must therefore be ensured as one's own responsibility. Likewise, whether any other permit is required. Any approval costs and costs for preparing the substructure (e.g. foundations) must be taken into account. For the planning of your systems, a qualified Lamaxa specialised retailer at WAREMA is available with assistance and advice.

Alignment towards the sun: The Lamaxa slat roof should always be aligned so that the slats are perpendicular lengthways to the sunlight for as long as possible. This allows direct solar radiation to be minimised while maximising daylight utilisation at the same time. The dimensions of the slat roof Lamaxa should still be set such that the glass and window fronts are covered to the greatest possible extent, but no pole restricts the viewing area of glass or window fronts.

• Tip on the Lamaxa L70 slat roof: In order to maximise the light yield inside the house, especially in winter, the package should be planned on the side facing away from the house wherever possible, if the slat roof Lamaxa is close to the house facade. This prevents the shadow created by the package from falling inside the house.
• Alignment on a south, southeast or southwest-facing patio: This means that for a south, south-east or south-west facing patio, the slats should be aligned as parallel as possible to the house wall.
• Alignment on a north, east or west-facing patio: For a patio facing north, east or west, on the other hand, we recommend aligning the slats vertical to the house wall.

In addition to the alignment of the slat roof, the alignment of the slats (angle) also has a great impact on solar radiation. Depending on the alignment of the slats, the incidence of light is reduced or increased when the slats are opened.

• Ideal alignment of the Lamaxa slat roof in summer (light is blocked more quickly): The alignment of the Lamaxa slat roof and the alignment of the slats (angle) mean that the area to be shaded is protected from solar radiation from the south when the roof is opened.
• Ideal alignment of the Lamaxa slat roof in winter (light is let in more quickly): The alignment of the slat roof Lamaxa and the alignment of the slats (angle) cause light to be let in more quickly.

The mains connection is located inside the slat roof. Connecting lines for the accessory components ordered are preassembled at the factory. For slat roofs (L50, L60, L70) and L50 Tex, only one on-site connecting line (5 × 2.5 mm²) is required for the complete roof system. For the L50 view, one 3x2.5 mm² connecting line is required. You can find out the exact recommendation for the on-site connecting line from a specialised retailer near you.

A Lamaxa is an open outdoor roof made of aluminium with a frame construction that is not guaranteed to be completely water-proof. Therefore, 100% water-proof construction cannot be guaranteed. Depending on the version, it still offers protection against wind, rain and snow.

Please therefore note the following:

• Lamaxa is provided with a drainage system that is able to cope with the most frequently occurring rainfall.
• When closed, the slats or glass roofing protect the patio from rain.
• Furnishing and floor coverings must be suitable for outdoor use.
• Raindrops can enter the interior in cases of:
  • Rain events heavier than those examined by WAREMA*
  • Opens after a downpour
  • Splashing of rainwater from the drainage gutter (largely but not completely prevented by splash protection profile)
  • Condensation that can form depending on the weather
  • Strong or changeable gusts of wind
  • Drops can form on the frame and poles

Notice: Lamaxa fabric roofs

The Lamaxa L50 Tex fabric roof with moveable, non-weatherproof awning fabric is a sun shading system and needs to be immediately retracted when it starts to rain. To prevent the fabric from getting wet, we recommend automatic control according to sun, wind, rain and time of day, using a WAREMA control unit.

Lamaxa slat roofs are able to withstand a maximum permissible wind speed of 13.4 m/s according to statistical calculations in accordance with DIN 1991-1-4 'Actions on substructures'. For wind speeds > 13.5 m/s, two adjustment positions can be configured for the slats, depending on the order length:

• Order length > 5.1 m: Slats opened to at least 90°
• Order length ≤ 5.1 m: Slats closed

Lamaxa fabric roofs achieve wind resistance class 4 in accordance with DIN EN 13561 with a maximum permissible wind speed of 13 m/s.

• L60/L70: Both slat roof types have a max. load-bearing capacity of up to 350 kg/m².
• L50: The Lamaxa L50 slat roof has a max. load-bearing capacity of up to 230 kg/m².

The tests were performed without stabilisation such as additional supports, tension cables or similar. A load of this kind will lead to permanent deformation of the profiles. With smaller dimensions or additional poles, the Lamaxa slat roof can bear significantly larger loads. If the maximum load-bearing capacity is exceeded, the slat roof may be destroyed.

The Lamaxa L50, L60 and L70 is suitable for a structure on roof patios. The static requirements and load values that apply to Lamaxa must be observed during planning and dimensioning.

The following criteria must be taken into account during planning:

• Weights of the product
• Roof load-bearing capacity
• Installation height
• Fixing options (e.g. fastening in the substructure / weighting base plates)
• Sealing level (sealing the on-site spacing-base consoles)
• Occurring winds due to terrain category and wind load zone
• Load limit values for wind and snow. Vertical fixtures such as ZIP awnings, fixed walls, glass sliding system or sliding shutters must be taken into account without fail.

To avoid damage from exposure to wind and water, the product must be controlled via weather sensors. A structural engineer, planner or architect must carry out the calculation and production of the fastening structure for base plates, foundations, bolting at the sealing level or larger weighting plates. Larger base plates serve as a weight and substitute for a fixing.

A slat roof is fully exposed to wind and weather. You should therefore clean it thoroughly at least once a year.

For a general clean, the entire product should be freed from loose dirt (e.g. dust, leaves). You can use a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner for this purpose. Alternatively, the loose dirt can also be rinsed off with clear water and low water pressure. If you would like to carry out a deep clean, we recommend you prepare a bucket of water and WAREMA sun shading system cleaner. Please note the dosing quantities specified by the cleaning agent manufacturer. Then moisten the WARMEMA cleaning glove and start cleaning the components with wiping movements. The process must be repeated depending on the degree of soiling. Also clean the lateral opening for the slats on the beams to eliminate the possibility of malfunctions, e.g. due to leaves. The drainage gutters and drainpipes should also be cleaned so that any blockages, e.g. caused by leaves, can be removed. Finally, the dirt must be removed before it dries on.