Why Cover Your Patio at All?

Is patio cover really that critical to your patio or deck design? If you live in the Denver area, that answer is a resounding yes. Strong winds, pop up thunderstorms, hail, snow, and bright, blaring high-altitude sunlight are just a few of the many weather woes outdoor enthusiasts must contend with in Colorado. How can one outdoor shade structure help you manage all that?

StruXure Aluminum Pergolas Allow You to Use Your Patio Whenever You Want

Sun, wind, rain, or snow, StruXure home pergolas have you covered. Use your deck or patio whenever you want to, without waiting for ideal weather conditions. With an adjustable pergola, you'll no longer be at the mercy of Mother Nature.

●       Say “See Ya” to scorching heat and blinding sun.
At least ten times a day, our pergola design professionals hear, "Our west/south facing patio is just too hot to enjoy." With an adjustable aluminum pergola from StruXure, you can adjust louver settings to shelter your patio at the hottest and brightest times of the day. Simply close manually or via remote for immediate protection, or adjust your home pergola on schedule from your mobile device using the iLouver app. Relax in comfort beneath integrated ceiling fans, adjusting louvers to the perfect amount of shade on hot summer afternoons.

●       Guard against UV damage.
Prevent damage to your skin and furnishings, guarding against the harsh sunlight of the Colorado mountain region. StruXure custom built pergola designs feature an Akzo Nobel powder-coated finish, standing up to tough outdoor conditions like UV light, protecting your pergola structure, and all things beneath.

●       Take shelter from the storm.
With StruXure louvered roof systems, you can quickly adapt to any weather. Denver area pop-up showers will never again send you running for cover - continue enjoying your outdoor space, remaining sheltered from the storm. The built-in gutter system of our louvered pergola systems provides leak-free rain protection. Adjust louvers with changing weather, or incorporate built-in rain sensors for on-demand response.

●       Stop worrying about high winds.
Strong and durable, StruXure aluminum pergolas are built to withstand high winds, resisting hurricane-force winds with ease. No more chasing umbrellas or replacing torn fabrics, and no insurance claims for the repair or replacement of weak shade structures.

●       Stand up to hail damage.
The thick, structural grade aluminum comprising the structure, beams, and louvers or StruXure pergolas guards against hail damage, protecting furnishings beneath. To date, we've installed over 150 custom pergolas in the Colorado region, without a single system suffering dimpling from hail.

●       Lower your energy bills and improve comfort.
In addition to providing a more comfortable patio environment, StruXure custom built pergolas can also keep your home more comfortable, controlling heat gain through large glass patio doors and windows and lowering your energy bills.

●       Add value and curb appeal.
StruXure louvered pergola systems are a permanent, lasting addition, increasing usable space and adding to the value and curb appeal of your home.

Use your patio on your terms and timetable. Contact Denver Pergola Systems for a free design consultation. Learn how a StruXure pergola can solve your climate control problems, helping you maximize the use of your outdoor living space today.

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Essential Plan For Your Outdoor Living Space

What things do you need to plan for when designing an outdoor living space? Whether you’re creating your dream deck-side kitchen or adding a cool, comfortable poolside cabana, thoughtful planning is key to ensuring maximum use and a lasting return-on-investment. Our project experts have the information you need to achieve a successful design.

Decide on a Theme for Your Porch or Patio

Will you be using your space primarily for cooking, dining, relaxing, or entertaining? Visualizing the end-use of this space will help you ensure a cohesive design.

Multi-Use Outdoor Spaces

If your outdoor space will be multifunctional, create outdoor rooms or “zones.” Marking out each area in advance, and considering what you will do in each, will help when it’s time to select furnishings. Take measurements, shopping for furnishings carefully based on the intended use of each area. Poorly sized furniture can sabotage your design. Fit and clearance are crucial to functionality.

Select a Style and Color Palette

Will you use neutrals, nature-inspired hues, or bold and bright colors? What theme will you carry through your design? The more you personalize your space, the more inviting it will be, and the more you will use it.

Consider Built-Ins

Built-ins like benches, planters, and kitchen amenities are popular for their lasting design. Built-in fire features provide an inviting, cozy spot for gathering, while integrated water features offer a calming focal point. They are an excellent way to create a feeling of cohesiveness throughout your outdoor space.

Add Versatile Pergola Shelter

Ensure comfort with an adjustable louvered pergola system. StruXure home pergolas provide shelter from the rain on-demand, adjust to the ideal angle to provide protection against the harsh glare of the afternoon sunlight when you need it, opening later in the night to reveal starlit skies. Easy to operate, our custom pergola designs, with integrated lighting, ceiling fans, patio heaters, and motorized screens, ensure maximum use of your porch or patio space year-round.

Design for Privacy

High walls, tall hedges, and trellises can offer protection from onlookers. "Sunken" below deck and multilayer designs, which create a lovely effect and offer a variety of opportunities for adding color and texture with hardscaping, can also enhance privacy. Landscaping flat? Incorporate motorized screens and curtains into your pergola design, enjoying privacy on-demand.

Choose Durable Materials

Invest in options that are beautiful and made to last, from your furnishings to your pergola design. “Bargain” options often end up costing more with repeated replacement. Quality materials, such as the fully extruded aluminum pergola design of StruXure systems, with premium Akzo Nobel powder coating, are easy to clean and built to withstand heat, UV rays, salt, hail, heavy snow loads, and hurricane-force winds.

Don’t Overlook the Importance of Maintenance

Choosing easy-care materials allows you to spend less time on maintenance and more time enjoying yourself.

Plan for success, and you will achieve an outdoor living space design that will provide lasting satisfaction for years to come. Contact Denver Pergola Systems for a complimentary design consultation today.

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Creating a Lounge-Worthy Patio with a Pergola

Create a patio that lures you into its comfort, inviting you to relax. Outfit your outdoor space with the comforts of the indoors and you’ll want to pull up a cozy seat and stay a while. Set the mood with the right furnishings and décor, creating a relaxing retreat with these tips for a lounge-worthy patio.

8 Ideas for a Relaxing Patio

1. Multifunctional, comfortable seating.
   Cushy furnishings with thick cushions provide a place to snuggle solo, or with a loved one. Choose furniture options with built-in storage offer hidden spot to stow pillows and throws for cool evenings.
   
   
2. A place to lie your head.
   An outdoor daybed offers the perfect place for an afternoon nap. For smaller spaces, hammocks provide an ideal alternative, shrinking to a small footprint when not in use.
   
   
3. Storage for nibbles and sips.
   Sturdy side tables and a coffee table offer a nearby spot to set your beverages and snacks, as well as showcase LED candles and lanterns, providing a tranquil evening ambiance.
   
   
4. Flexible shelter.
   Outfit your space with a pergola. Home pergolas provide more coverage than unreliable patio umbrellas. StruXure adjustable louvered pergolas provide flexible protection, opening on-demand to let in the sun’s warmth, adjusting to the ideal amount of shade, and closing to seal out rain and snow.
   
   
5. Mood lighting.
   Integrate built-in pergola lighting with programmable LEDs, dimming or altering lighting color to your taste. Set the perfect ambiance to unwind in the evening hours, accenting your patio space with strip lights, fairy lights, lanterns, and solar light stakes.
   
   
6. Temperature comfort.
   Ensure comfort year-round, incorporating built-in ceiling fans and infrared patio heaters into your pergola design.
   
   
7. Pest prevention.
   Close the louvers of your aluminum pergola, sealing out insects with motorized pergola screens. Two-legged pests in the form of neighbors? Get the privacy you need fast, integrating motorized curtains into your custom pergola design.
   
   
8. Plant-based privacy.
   Enhance the outdoor ambiance and create privacy. The lush foliage of plants in a mix of tall and small pots, or a living wall divider, transforms even the smallest space into a cozy hideaway.
   
   

Create the perfect spot to gather and relax with the help of Denver Pergola Systems. Learn more about StruXure louvered pergola systems today.

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