How to Reduce Pergola Maintenance & Replacement

People love pergolas. Beautiful and functional, they flock to their shelter. Despite depending on the protection of pergolas, however, they are loathe to care for them in-return, wishing for structures that require zero-maintenance yet withstand the tests of time. In a perfect world, everything would last forever, with little-to-no maintenance. In the real world, though impossible, you can reduce your need to constantly maintain or frequently replace by mindfully selecting your pergola materials…

What Materials Reduce Pergola Maintenance & Increase Pergola Lifespan?

• Fully Extruded Aluminum
  Strong enough to withstand hurricane-force winds, yet lightweight enough for rooftop and balcony additions, every component of the Arcadia is comprised of high-tensile, fully-extruded aluminum. Unlike roll-form aluminum, wood, and fabric/canvas pergola components, you are saved from cleaning and sealing, as well as weather-wear, warping or cracking, by choosing durable, fully-extruded aluminum construction over other, shorter-lived pergola options.  
• Akzo Nobel Powder Coating
  Industry-leading AkzoNobel powder coatings protects your pergola purchase from sun, rain, salt water, chlorine and air, preventing oxidation and corrosion and virtually eliminating the maintenance needs associated with more traditional shelter structures. Available in an array of custom colors, it is specially formulated to reflect solar radiation, helping keep patrons cool and reducing the ‘heat island effect.’
• 170-Degree of Pivoting Action
  The motorized louvers of the Arcadia adjustable aluminum pergola provide 170—degrees of pivoting flexibility, outshining imitators, whose 100-145-degree range come up short on protection from sun, rain, and wind, putting your furnishings and patrons at-risk, and increasing staff maintenance duties following inclement weather.  
• Built-In Gutters
  The added pivoting flexibility of the Arcadia upholds its superior interlocking louver design, providing unmatched water management via a built-in, leak-free gutter system, delivering unmatched performance in the rain to reduce inclement weather maintenance needs. Just one of the reasons the Arcadia is the system of choice for resorts, restaurants, and country clubs who pride themselves on patient comfort.
• American-Made CE & UL-Certified Motors
  Operated via remote control or iLouver app-driven technology, the American-made CE and UL-certified motors of the Arcadia adjustable aluminum pergola are exceptionally quiet, maintenance-free and built to withstand even the harshest outdoor conditions. Open/close remotely, by pre-set position, time, or on-demand, with optional wind and rain-sensing shelter technology.

Looking for the ultimate return on your pergola purchase? Invest in quality. Schedule your complimentary design consultation with Denver Pergola Systems today.

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How to Boost Your Business with Spectacular Outdoor Event Space

Nothing can surpass an expertly arranged outdoor event surrounded by the sublime beauty only nature can provide. Sun, shade, or moonlight, outdoor festivities are the ideal way to impress. As an event host, your ability to likewise impress venue clients with stellar facilities can pay huge dividends, reaping the rewards of client referrals. How can you provide an outdoor space that outshines client expectations?  

Earn More Business with a Unique Outdoor Space
Invite more business, creating opportunity with an outdoor space designed to host a broad array of private and public functions in the beauty of the outdoors…

• Think Big
  Create a large meeting space under a canopy of trees in your expansive landscape, providing a fantastic festival or celebration space with plenty of room to sprawl.
• Exude Mystery
  Tuck a pavilion away in a private, elaborately landscaped green space, offering a ‘secret garden’ in which guests can indulge for a wedding or reception.
• Take Things Up a Notch
  Adding trendy pavilion space to the rooftop or via balcony, providing the ideal setting for hosting a large scale dinner or non-profit fundraiser.
• Capitalize on Views
  From dramatic mountain landscapes to relaxing waterside locales, creating an exclusive feel and earning word-of-mouth buzz.
• Think Outside the Box
  Incorporate high-impact lighting that caters not only to day events, but evening festivities, creating a magically enchanting nighttime environment with a luxury feel.
• Add Flair
  Such as a the cozy glow of outdoor fireplace or fire pit, a place where guests can enjoy warm conversation and relax with hors d’oeuvres and cocktails for a corporate gathering or at the close of a conference.
• Offer More
  Provide time and money-saving opportunities for guests while increasing your bottom-line, offering services to provide candles, linens, and more.
• Be Versatile
  Incorporating multiple pavilions to accommodate a variety of uses, depending on the size of your outdoor space, including:
• Corporate Gatherings
• Team Building Exercises
• Conferences
• Fundraisers
• Festivals
• Holiday Celebrations
• Large scale dinners
• Musical performances
• Weddings & Receptions
• Family Reunions
  

Circumvent the Usual Outdoor Event Worries
To prevent client headaches (and reputational backlash) in regards to the typical outdoor event weather worries, versatile, reliable shelter is key. Luckily, Arcadia has you covered – or uncovered! Dial-in just the right amount of sun or shade for any weather with the industry-leading, 170-degree rotational flexibility of your custom, adjustable aluminum pergola design. Keep clients protected with optional wind and rain sensing technology, closing louvers on-demand for leak-free rain protection. Provide dramatic full sky views with help of the Arcadia Slide, or boost shade capacity, control pests and add privacy with motorized screens and curtains. With the Arcadia adjustable aluminum pergola, the customization possibilities are nearly limitless!

Blow-away clients with a winning outdoor event space. Boost your online image with positive reviews, driving a steady stream of new clients to your door. Uncover the possibilities of your outdoor space. Schedule a design consultation with Denver Pergola Systems today.  

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How to Create an Outdoor Office Space

It’s no surprise why home and business offices are undergoing an evolution and migrating to the outdoors. Research shows those who spend time outdoors are far happier, healthier and more productive than those whiling their work hours away indoors in a cramped corner of the house. How can you capitalize on your unused outdoor space, adding a functional, usable outdoor office area that nets amazing results?

Tips for Creating a Scenic, Functional Outdoor Office Space:

1. Consider Your Ideal Office Location
   If you have an existing deck or patio space, transforming it to an outdoor office is easy. For those working with a blank canvas, even the tightest space can incorporate an outdoor office design, adding a covered patio or deck to existing green space, on the rooftop, balcony, or even within existing pool enclosures. Unused side yard? This setup offers unique opportunities to create a more private, distraction-free space. Have a family? A double-duty space may better serve you, with built-in storage/cabinets for safely storing office essentials when not in-use, keep items safe from kids and pets, and better delineate work/home life.
2. Don’t Overlook the Importance of Surroundings
   The ideal office location should include a view of trees, plants or other greenery. A drab, concrete wall in a dusty, barren backyard will not make for a satisfying outdoor work experience. In addition to visual aspects, it’s also essential to consider the safety of placing your office space in areas near grass or foliage that will require irrigation. Outdoor work typically involves paper and electronic technology, and these things do not mix well with water.  
3. Create an All-Season Oasis
   Ensure the year-round use of your outdoor office, no matter the weather, with the right shelter solution: One that provides access to beautiful sky views when you want them, and leak-free protection from the elements. With the 170-degree rotational flexibility of the Arcadia adjustable aluminum pergola, all the comforts of an indoor office space are available with the click of a remote control button. Overworked and overthinking? Add the latest in wind and rain sensing technology for on-demand weather response via pre-programmed iLouver app settings.
4. Include the Right Bells & Whistles
   Personalize your outdoor office space with amenities that boost comfort and function…
• Electricity & Lighting
  To power computers and other necessary office electronics, proximity to safe, GFCI protected outdoor electrical outlets is key. Task lighting is also essential.
• Internet Access
  A simple and inexpensive Wi-Fi signal booster may be all it takes to expand your existing coverage range.
• Ergonomic Accommodations
  Integrate comfortable, fatigue-reducing furniture and counter space. Chasing down files that blew off a tray table and rubbing your aching back after hours on a cheap plastic lawn chair will work against you. Invest in your health and sanity.
• Convenience Additions
  Adding a waste basket, coffee maker or mini-fridge can help you avoid making time-wasting trips indoors.
• Screens
  Motorized screens are an ideal solution for keeping pests at bay, and providing additional shade protection when the angle of the sun creates glare on device screens.
• Outdoor Curtains
  For those times when you need a little extra quiet and privacy – or you’re just trying escaping the family to work.
• Comfort Control
  Add fans to feel up to 30 degrees cooler in summer weather under the shade of your pergola. Consider a fireplace, fire pit or infrared patio heater for warmth on wintry days.
• Safe Storage
  If you’re storing office equipment outdoors, weather and pest-proof storage is a must to protect expensive equipment. This addition can also reduce setup times and boost productivity.
  

Take advantage of all the outdoors has to offer while still completing your work. Discover new ways to reinvent your home office space with the help of Denver Pergola Systems today.

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Office Renaissance: Outdoor Living Redefines the Home Office

As the traditional work environment is left in the rearview, its evolution has come full-circle, returning to the outdoors, yet in a far different way than our farming ancestors. Far from the claustrophobic cubicle and the 4-walled monotony of cramped home office spaces, employees and entrepreneurs in both the traditional and work-from-home arenas are literally opening the doors to new possibilities. Outdoor office spaces are popping up nationwide, providing open, energy and productivity-boosting views, and offering surprisingly weather-friendly accommodations when carefully designed…

Setting the Worker Bee Free
Tired of working in the cramped corner of a noisy house? Aimed at trying to better serve the average office ‘worker bee’ chained to a desk indoors all day, outdoor office spaces, complete with comfortable chairs, desks, electrical outlets, and Wi-Fi signal boosters, are luring workers outdoors, from big business executives and techies to home-business entrepreneurs, telecommuters, and artists. Combined with flexible, reliable shelter, these spaces are delivering unique opportunities for collaboration and creativity in a protected, yet open outdoor environment.

The Cure for the Boring Meeting
Inundated with meetings? An outdoor locale can make even the most tremendously time-consuming meeting more enjoyable. Save commute time, taking part remotely via webcam and video app technology, or invite clients over for a round-table. With an outdoor office space, you can better delineate between your work and home life.  

Not Your Corner Coffee Shop
Distractions driving you crazy? A far cry from the hustle and bustle and endless distractions of the run-of-the-mill, Wi-fi enabled coffee shop, outdoor office spaces in the home and on-site offer all the beauty, but none of the bothers of the typical food-encrusted hot spot. Tucked away in the greenery of your own backyard, outdoor studios and garden offices truly offer a private oasis, blooming with the potential for efficiency and creativity.

Environmentally Friendly
Inclement weather? With the latest in today’s shelter technology, Arcadia adjustable aluminum pergolas, outdoor office spaces can even be used in sub-par weather conditions. Providing leak-free rain protection when you need it, yet opening up to reveal the beautiful blue sky when you don’t, this unique shelter solution ensures a comfortable work environment rain or shine. Paired with the latest rain and wind-sensing technology, louvers respond on-demand to weather changes, with 170-degrees of adjustment, or with simple remote control operation from anywhere in your home. Alongside bells and whistles such as motorized screens for pest protection and improved shade, outdoor curtains for privacy, and patio heaters and fans for warmth and cooling, outdoor office space comfort can rival any interior location.   

Want to know more about what’s involved in adding an outdoor office space of your own? Find out, with an up-close look at the “how-to’s” in the next installment of our series.  Open up to new possibilities with the help of Denver Pergolas Systems today.

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