Black ALU TANK automatic louver patio cover beside a pool, louvers open

AAluglobus flagship louver system

ALU TANK™Architectural Automatic Louver System

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Starting at$10,050Factory direct

Starter package, 10 x 10 ft, standard material package. Shipping, installation and permits quoted separately.

8 inch 6005A-T61 structural-grade louver blades, the largest opening when fully open
Up to 14 ft louver bays and up to 24 ft structural spans, so fewer posts
Low-profile linear motor set inside the bay, not hanging off the side
Freestanding, house-attached, cantilever or multi-zone, built to your dimensions
All-aluminum system, 7-stage powder coat, factory direct from Aluglobus

Configure your ALU TANK™Step through, then get your package price

Size (ft) Starter package

Mounting

Posts

Post height

Main beam

Roof

Color Black is standard. Other colors are custom powder coat.

Starter package, starting at$10,050

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Starting prices are for a standard material package in black. Final price depends on size, post layout, color, engineering, freight, installation and permits. Your selections are sent with the quote request.

Factory directFrom the manufacturer
Nationwide shippingFreight quoted per project
30-year blade warranty25-year limited system warranty
Engineering availableFor spans, cantilevers and permits

8 inLouver blades
14 ftMax louver bay
24 ftStructural spans
16 ftCantilever reach
8 x 8 inHeavy-duty posts
LinearLow-profile motor
100%Aluminum, no plastic structure
7-stagePowder coat finish

See the complete specifications

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Factory directFabricated and powder coated in-house

10 systemsLouver, insulated, slat, cantilever and more

NationwideShipped to your job site or warehouse

Open. Angle. Close.

Sun when you want it. Shade and rain cover when you don't.

The 8 inch blades rotate together on command. Open them for sky and airflow, angle them for filtered light, close them for shade and rain. Water runs off the blades into the gutter and down through the structure.

Fully open

Blades stand vertical for the biggest opening to the sky. The 8 inch blade is what makes the opening this large.

Real project photo

Rain sensorOptional sensor closes the louvers when rain is detected.

Independent zonesOpen over the pool, closed over the kitchen, at the same time.

Gasket blade to bladeHelps against rattle and water between blades.

ALU TANK automatic louver patio cover, video poster

ALU TANK™ in 60 secondsThe system, the blade and the build, from the Aluglobus team.

Why we call it The Tank

Built different from the frame up.

Most louvered patio systems look similar from a distance. The difference is inside: the blade, the alloy, the motor and how far the structure can span.

Configure yours

8inLouver blade, 6005A-T61

14ftMax louver bay

24ftPost-to-post span

16ftCantilever, no front posts

100+ftOverall run, multi-bay

Close-up of white 8 inch aluminum louver blades opened toward the sky

The 8 inch louver

Heavy-duty 8 inch louver blades
Wider opening brings in more natural light
Bold, substantial architectural look
Clean sightlines when fully open

Structural-grade extrusions

6005A-T61 structural-grade louver blades
6063-T6 architectural aluminum framing
Heavy-duty extrusion profiles
Built beyond lightweight patio kits

Long-span automatic louver patio cover with few posts

Up to 14 ft per louver bay

One blade spans up to 14 ft across a bay
Single-motor operation for large bays
Fewer divisions across the roof
A cleaner, more open roof line

White louver roof closed, seen from below

Low-profile linear motor

Motor sits inside the bay, not on the outside
Less visible from below and from the side
Quiet, strong operation
Remote control, app and rain sensor options

Open louvers and patio furniture under the roof

All aluminum. No plastic.

Aluminum system components
No plastic structural components
Heavy-duty gauges throughout
Built for long-term outdoor use

The same 40 ft automatic louver patio cover in daylight, lights off

Up to 24 ft structural spans

Up to 24 ft post to post
2 x 8 in and 2 x 10 in beam options
Larger spans mean fewer posts
Overall runs of 30, 40, 50 and 100+ ft

Span and cantilever capabilities are subject to engineering, loads, attachment conditions and local code.

Starting packages

Pick the closest size. We build the package around your project.

Packages give you a clear starting point. Larger, custom and multi-zone layouts are quoted from your plans or measurements.

Black automatic louver patio cover over a poolside lounge

Starter package

From 10 x 10 ft

Starting at$10,050

10 x 10 ft10 x 12 ft12 x 12 ft

Best for compact patios, smaller seating areas and entry-level louver projects.

Motorized automatic louver roof
Aluminum post and beam package
Standard material package
Factory-direct quote support

Standard package

From 12 x 16 ft

Starting at$15,800

12 x 16 ft12 x 20 ft16 x 16 ft

Best for medium patios, outdoor dining, poolside shade and larger backyards.

Motorized automatic louver system
Expanded roof coverage
Post, beam and gutter planning
Optional lighting and rain sensor

40 ft automatic louver patio cover at dusk with LED perimeter and recessed lights on

Large package

From 16 x 20 ft

Starting at$20,660

16 x 20 ft20 x 20 ft24 x 24 ft

Best for large outdoor living areas, commercial patios and hospitality seating.

Large-span aluminum louver system
Project-specific layout planning
Engineering review may be required
Contractor and builder pricing available

Starting price is for a standard material package only. Final pricing depends on size, roof type, post layout, color, engineering, freight, installation, permits and project requirements. Photos show completed Aluglobus automatic louver projects.

Gallery

ALU TANK™ in real photos.

Real ALU TANK installations: job sites, professional photo shoots, vertical shots and drone views. Pick a tab, tap any photo to enlarge.

Automatic louver patio cover (ALU TANK) installed by Aluglobus

Louvered patio cover install in Santa Monica, CA

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Lights where you want them

The 40 ft Monster Tank, lights off and on.

LED perimeter strips, recessed lights in dedicated beams and accent lighting are planned around how the space is used, not where a kit puts them.

01Recessed lighting in LED beams
02Integrated LED strip lighting
03Fan beams placed over seating or dining
04Task, accent and ambient layouts

The system

One system. Every component engineered to work together.

Posts, beams, louvers, drainage and accessories are planned as one coordinated system. Tap a part to see it.

Open the spec sheet form

White automatic louver patio cover attached to a modern two-story home

Product details

Everything about ALU TANK™, in one place.

An architectural louver system, not a fixed kit.

ALU TANK™ is the Aluglobus automatic louver system: motorized 8 inch aluminum blades on a heavy-duty extruded aluminum structure. It is sized to your project, from a 10 x 10 ft backyard cover to long multi-bay runs for restaurants and commercial spaces.

The blades are 6005A-T61 structural-grade aluminum. The frame is 6063-T6 architectural aluminum. Louver bays reach up to 14 ft and structural spans up to 24 ft, so you get more open sky and fewer posts. A low-profile linear motor sits inside the bay instead of hanging off the side.

Build it freestanding, attached to the house, as a cantilever or as a multi-zone layout. Mix louvers with an insulated roof section, add LED lighting, fans, heaters, screens and media walls, and finish it in black or a custom powder-coat color.

Main parts
6 x 6 in post	10, 12 or 14 ft
7 x 7 in post	10, 12 or 14 ft
8 x 8 in post	10, 12 or 14 ft
6 in post inner base plate	5-3/4 x 5-3/4 in
7 in post inner base plate	6-1/2 x 6-1/2 in
2 x 8 in beam	16, 20 or 24 ft
2 x 10 in beam	16, 20 or 24 ft
Gutter	3 x 5-1/2 in
Automatic louver blade	8 in

Materials and finish
Louver blade alloy	6005A-T61 structural grade
Framing alloy	6063-T6 architectural aluminum
Structural components	Aluminum, no plastic structural parts
Finish	7-stage pretreatment and powder coat
Powders	TIGER and Cardinal options
Colors	Black standard, custom colors available

Roof and operation
Roof type	Motorized automatic louver
Max louver bay	Up to 14 ft
Structural span	Up to 24 ft post to post
Cantilever	Up to 16 ft, 10 in beam, engineered
Configurations	Freestanding, attached, cantilever, multi-zone
Hybrid roof	Louver and insulated sections in one structure
Control	Remote; app and rain sensor upgrades

Optional accessories
Lighting	LED channel, LED strip lights, recessed lights, beam for recessed lights
Comfort	Ceiling fan beams, infrared heaters, screens
Walls	Aluminum back walls, privacy walls, TV and media walls
Control	Rain sensor, remote or app control, independent zones

Engineered around the project.

Structural configurations are selected around your project requirements: dimensions, spans, cantilevers, attachment conditions and the wind, snow and structural requirements that apply where you build.

Engineering is available for demanding spans and cantilevers. Large spans, wind loads, cantilever layouts and attachment conditions may require engineering before final pricing.

Span and cantilever figures on this page are maximum system capabilities. Every project is subject to engineering, loads, attachment conditions and local code.

1Choose a starting package
Pick Starter, Standard or Large, or start from a custom size.
2Send plans or measurements
Dimensions, site photos, attachment style, color and notes.
3Review engineering needs
Large spans, wind loads, cantilevers and attachment conditions may need engineering.
4Get final package pricing
A quote based on material, options, freight, installation needs and project requirements.

Prefer to talk it through? Call (888) 876-3006, message us on WhatsApp or email office@aluglobusfence.com.

Shipped nationwide from the manufacturer.

Aluglobus supplies factory direct across the U.S. Freight is calculated for your project and included in your quote, delivered to your job site or warehouse.

Supply only, or supply with installation where available. Contractors get installation and assembly guidance with the package. Ask about installation in your area when you request a quote.

Want to see it first? Visit the Aluglobus showroom and compare the system in person.

30yearsWarranty on the automatic louver blade

25yearsLimited system warranty

Terms, limitations, environmental conditions, maintenance requirements and exclusions apply. Ask for the full warranty documentation with your quote.

Options

Where the kit stops, the system starts.

One platform with multiple beam profiles, post sizes, roof types, fan and LED beams, back walls and media walls.

Add options

Louver roof with a ceiling fan and recessed lights

Put the fan where you want it

Dedicated fan beams sit over seating, dining or the kitchen, not where a kit decides.

Patio cover with an aluminum back wall and TV media wall

Media and privacy walls

Aluminum back walls, TV walls and privacy walls turn the patio into an outdoor room.

Patio cover with woodgrain finish ceiling and recessed lights

Add an insulated roof zone

Combine operable louvers with insulated roof sections to keep a kitchen or TV area always covered.

Louver patio cover with lights over a wood deck

Lights, heaters, speakers

Recessed lights, LED strips, infrared heaters, speakers and electrical planned from the start.

Before You Buy a Fence, Gate, or Patio... See Where It Actually Comes From

Inside the factory

See where your patio cover is actually made.

Aluglobus fabricates its own aluminum systems and ships them factory direct to homeowners and contractors across the U.S. Our most-watched video, with 250,041 views, walks through the shop.

Project-specific fabrication, not fixed kit sizes
Punching, laser cutting, milling and bending in the shop
7-stage powder coating with a 110 ft oven for long profiles
Packed and shipped to your job site or warehouse

7-stage powder coating

A finish built to last outdoors.

Every patio system is finished through a 7-stage powder coating process, with an AAMA 2604 compliant approach.

Prep before powder. Most coating failures start before the powder goes on, so every part is pretreated in stages first.
110 ft oven. Long-span beams and patio profiles cure in one piece in a 110 ft powder coating oven.
Adhesion and corrosion resistance. The pretreatment helps the powder bond and protects the aluminum outdoors.
Colors and woodgrain. Black, white, custom colors and woodgrain-look finishes with TIGER and Cardinal powders.

Why Smart Contractors Are Switching to 7-Stage Powder Coated Aluminum (Direct From the Factory)

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Video library

Watch ALU TANK™ and the team.

33 videos: system walkthroughs, shorts, team explainers, buying advice and the factory.

YouTube channel

Why We Use 8-Inch Louvers on “The Tank” Patio Cover

Why Automatic Louver System Patio Aluminum Covers Are Worth It Factory Direct by AluGlobus

Aluminum Louvers Pergola | Top Aluminum Louver Manufacturer

Why We Call This Louvered Patio “The Tank”

Automatic Louver Patio: Shade, Sun & Rain Control at the Touch of a Button

Built Different Ep. 11: Which Patio System Is Actually Right for You?

Instagram reelsInside the factory Cantilever patio cover Insulated roof system Powder coating Louver roof in action Coil vs extruded aluminum Follow @aluglobusaluminum

Compare

Not just another motorized pergola.

How ALU TANK™ compares with a typical fixed louver pergola kit.

	ALU TANK™	Typical fixed kit
Dimensions	Custom widths and projections	Predetermined kit sizes
Louver blade	8 in, 6005A-T61 structural grade	Often smaller blades, alloy not always stated
Louver bay	Up to 14 ft per bay	More divisions across the roof
Structure	Multiple beam sizes, posts up to 8 x 8 in	Limited structural options
Layouts	Freestanding, attached, cantilever, multi-zone	Limited configurations
Motor	Low-profile linear motor inside the bay	Often visible on the outside
Roof types	Louver and insulated sections in one structure	Usually one roof type
Colors	Black or custom powder-coat colors	Standard palette
Engineering	Available for spans, cantilevers and permits	Designed around kit sizes
Who you buy from	The manufacturer, factory direct	Often a reseller

The Aluglobus patio family

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Reviews

Homeowners, contractors and a few famous names.

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FAQ

Questions about ALU TANK™

Straight answers on pricing, sizing, shipping and installation. Still unsure? Talk to the team.

Call (888) 876-3006 WhatsApp

Is ALU TANK a standard kit or a custom package?

It is a quote-based material package. The package sizes give a starting point, and final pricing depends on actual dimensions, post layout, color, engineering, freight, installation and project needs.

How much does it cost?

Starting packages are $10,050 (Starter, from 10 x 10 ft), $15,800 (Standard, from 12 x 16 ft) and $20,660 (Large, from 16 x 20 ft) for a standard material package. Configure yours above and request a quote for your final price.

Can the louver system be attached to the house?

Yes. It can be planned as attached or freestanding depending on the structure, attachment condition, engineering and layout. Cantilever and multi-zone layouts are also available.

Does the louver roof keep the rain out?

The louvers close for weather protection, with gutter and drainage planning built into the structure. An optional rain sensor closes the louvers when rain is detected. Final water management depends on layout, slope, drainage path and installation.

How large can one louver bay be?

Louver blades can span up to 14 ft across a single bay, and structural spans reach up to 24 ft post to post. Cantilevers reach up to 16 ft with the 10 in beam. All spans are subject to engineering, loads and local code.

Where does the motor go?

ALU TANK uses a low-profile linear motor set inside the bay, so it stays less visible from below and from the side.

Can I mix louvers with a solid roof?

Yes. Louver and insulated roof sections can be combined in one structure, for example open louvers over a pool and a permanently covered zone over a kitchen or TV.

Which colors are available?

Black is standard. Custom powder-coat colors are available through a 7-stage pretreatment and powder-coating process with TIGER and Cardinal powders.

What is the warranty?

The automatic louver blade carries a 30-year warranty and the system carries a 25-year limited warranty. Terms, limitations, maintenance requirements and exclusions apply.

Do you ship nationwide, and can contractors get special pricing?

Yes. Aluglobus ships factory direct across the U.S. Contractors, builders, designers and project teams can request package pricing based on project scope and volume.

Who manufactures the system?

Aluglobus fabricates and powder coats its aluminum systems in-house and sells factory direct to homeowners, contractors and builders.

Do you install?

Supply only, or supply with installation where available. Contractors get installation and assembly guidance with the package. Ask about installation in your area when you request a quote.

Is aluminum non-combustible?

Yes. Aluminum components are non-combustible, which makes them a strong choice for fire-conscious projects.

Start your project

Don't start with a kit size. Start with your project.

Send your size, city, photos, color and whether it is attached or freestanding. We help build the package and send your price.

Configure and get a price

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