5 Reasons to Get Out and Enjoy Your Porch or Patio in Cooler Weather

Did you go into hibernation mode with the first cold snap? Snap out of it, taking advantage of the beautiful fall weather. This season, we all need a little extra Vitamin D and fresh air. Give your immune system and mood a boost, looking for new ways to enjoy your porch or patio space beneath the comfort of your adjustable aluminum pergola.

Warm Up with a Hot Cup of Tea or Cider

There’s nothing like the flavor of warm cinnamon and apples or a hot piping cup of Earl Grey on a brisk morning. Throw on an extra layer or grab a warm, blanket, donning your fuzzy slippers for an invigorating morning, opening pergola louvers to enjoy a hot beverage in the warmth of the sunlight.

Dig Into Fall Gardening Tasks & Crafts

Arrange decorative clippings and pot fall flower and bulbs for outdoor centerpieces beneath the comfort of your home pergola, turning on your built-in infrared heater for warmth. While you’re at it, set the kids up next to you with a fall-themed craft, drawing them away from their mobile devices for a while.

Enjoy Lunch Alfresco

Bright, sunny fall and winter days are the ideal time for an open-air lunch. Prepare your favorite foods on the grill, or tuck into a warm casserole from the oven, enjoying it on your porch or patio. Close your motorized pergola screens, keeping bugs at bay.

Take a Nap

Draw your motorized curtains, escaping the chaos of your home to enjoy a quiet, relaxing nap on the porch while listening to the sound of Mother Nature.

Outfit Your Deck or Patio with Welcoming Fall Décor

Add colorful mums, fat pumpkins, and other fall inspired décor, creating a festive fall space. Warm throws, pillows, cushions, and rugs in seasonally inspired hues of goldenrod, orange, russet, and brown add flair while adding warmth and coziness to your porch or patio space.

Light a Fire

Consider adding a gas fire pit or fire table to your porch or patio, creating a cozy outdoor setting to enjoy a glass of wine in the evenings after work, or make weekend s’mores with the kids. Fire features are perfectly safe to use beneath your aluminum pergola, which offers ample ventilation.

Create memories that will last for years to come in the comfort of your own backyard. Discover new ways to enjoy your outdoor space with the help of Denver Pergola Systems today.

 

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Why Are StruXure Pergolas So Expensive?

 

Why do StruXure louvered pergola systems cost more? Our customers often inquire about the cost difference between StruXure residential pergola systems and our competition. However, when they take a closer look into what our custom pergola designs have to offer, the difference between our premium, cutting-edge pergolas and those of competitors becomes abundantly clear.

Quality Costs More

You could “rent” an outdoor shelter solution, replacing the same cheap, prefabricated product with a similar version year-after-year as each breaks down or becomes an eyesore - or you could purchase a lasting solution. StruXure residential pergolas are made to stand the tests of time. A lifetime investment, our custom-designed adjustable aluminum pergolas will last you 20 years or more, so you don’t have to deal with the hassle of reinventing your porch or patio space every other year.

Fully-Extruded Aluminum Lasts

Unlike cheap box store pergolas made of weaker vinyl, roll-formed aluminum, or steel, which starts corroding with the slightest scratch, our louvered pergola systems are built to last a lifetime. Featuring a thick, fully extruded, structural grade aluminum construction, they can withstand Denver’s most demanding weather conditions, and are backed by a transferrable lifetime warranty.

The Weather Protection Our Home Pergolas Offer is Unparalleled

Our aluminum pergola systems are built to stand up to:

 ●      Rain and snow
The louvers on StruXure residential pergolas feature a unique profile that interlocks when closed, creating large channels that facilitate the free flow of water through the built-in 360-degree gutter system. This design prevents the cascading of rainwater off pergola edges, keeping your porch and patio as dry as possible.

●       Denting from hail
Our metal frame pergolas won’t look like a golf ball after the first hailstorm like cheap box store alternatives. Most hailstones simply bounce right off the thick structural beams and louvers of our sturdy aluminum pergolas In fact, we’ve installed hundreds of StruXure pergolas throughout the Colorado region that have been affected by hail without a single dimple.

 ●       High winds
You’ll never have to worry about strong winds like the recent derecho blasts with our sturdy home pergolas. They are specially engineered to stand up to the hurricane-force winds coastal residents endure. Open louvers and 100mph sustained winds will just blow right through.

 ●       UV damage and corrosion
StruXure louvered pergolas feature a chemical-resistant, matte textured, premium AkzoNobel AAMA 2604 powder coating that resists intense UV light, high humidity, and salt.

 You’ll Never Get a Better View

The wide, 6-inch louvers of our motorized pergolas offer improved views, smoothly tilting from 0 (closed) to 170 degrees (open) on demand. For those looking for more expansive vistas, we also offer a sliding roof option, which incorporates these same louvered roof sections into a panel that operates like the sunroof of a car, sliding smoothly out of sight to showcase unencumbered sky views.

 Our Residential Pergolas House Technology Competitors Can’t Match

StruXure offers a variety of operating systems to meet the needs of our customers, including solar and electric systems you can operate by remote control. We also offer Somfy/iLouver smartphone app operation with optional MyLink home automation integration, including voice command. Adjust pergola settings on-demand, pre-program settings on a schedule, or incorporate optional sensors for responsive performance, including:

 ●       Rain sensors react to precipitation, quickly engaging to keep your patio dry.

●       Wind sensors that automatically open louvers when winds over 60mph are detected to protect the structure.

●       Snow/freeze sensors that prevent operational difficulties and damage in freezing weather.

Customization Potential is Nearly Limitless

Bored with beige and black? Design your pergola to your exacting specifications. We offer single or multi-zone systems to fit any space or design. Choose from six standard colors (white, beige, bronze, adobe, gray, and black), custom colors, or faux-wood wrap. Incorporate architectural columns, cornice/corbel ends, caps, and bases to complement the design of your home. Outfit your pergola with built-in accessories, including:

●       Recessed lights

●       Ceiling fans

●       Infrared heaters

●       Motorized curtains and screens

●       And other fully integrated features

 

What makes StruXure residential pergolas different? The secret’s in the design. Come to an area showroom and see our products for yourself or contact Denver Pergola Systems today to learn more today.

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Fall Patio Lighting Tips

Is your deck or patio equipped for longer fall and winter nights? As daylight savings time draws to a close, incorporating these outdoor lighting additions will allow you to make the most of the gorgeous autumn days ahead.

Integrated Pergola Lighting Offers Multifunctional Use

A bright, beautiful home pergola is the ultimate backyard lighting addition. Integrating recessed pot lights or ceiling fans with lighting into the design of your home pergola will provide multifunctional illumination year-round. When paired with today’s latest dimmable, color-changing LED bulb technology, your lighting options are nearly limitless. Turn up the lumens on your built-in pergola lights to accomplish cooking tasks, dim them for a relaxing evening at home, or adjust bulb colors to your holiday theme. Look to leading brands for programmable smartphone or voice-command operation, or utilize Somfy technology, operating your StruXure pergola and built-in lighting via your home automation system.

Ambient Lighting Sets the Stage

Add an otherworldly glow to your porch or patio, incorporating rope or strip lights in a single shade surrounding the perimeter of your pergola. Or add the soft glow of fairy lights, creating a magical ambiance surrounding your pergola covered space. Take care with installation, ensuring all lighting components remain clear of the moving parts of your motorized louvered pergola system. Solar and electric remote control and mobile app-driven ambient lighting options are fun and easy to use. Like conventional LED light bulbs, many options on the market include color changing and light sequencing features.

Fire Features Add Warmth and Light

Backyard fire features such as gas fire tables and fire pits provide illumination, warmth, and ambiance. Feature size and proximity effects the level of lighting fire features provide, so keep this in mind when selecting your centerpiece. There are nearly limitless options, ranging from massive, built-in fireplaces to mid-sized chimineas perfect for tucking away in a corner, as well as affordable and portable fire bowls and fire tables that are easy to slide away into storage when the weather warms.

Don’t spend this autumn in the dark. Illuminate your yard with the help of a feature-packed, motorized pergola system. Contact Denver Pergola Systems to learn more about a custom residential pergola design for your porch or patio space today.

This article was previously published at: https://denverpergolas.com/patio-ideas/fall-patio-lighting-tips/