The Latest in Cutting Edge Pergola Technology

Are you looking for ways to incorporate smart home technology into your outdoor living space? Denver Pergola Systems and StruXure residential pergolas have you covered, featuring state of the art pergola technology that puts control of your porch or patio space in the palm of your hand.

MyLink App-Driven Operation

Somfy’s MyLink home automation technology gives you full control of your louvered pergola system via the StruXure app. Enjoy the convenient operation of your aluminum pergola, adjusting louvers, rolling motorized screens into place, and more from your smartphone or mobile device.

Home Automation Integration

Control your pergola through your home automation system. StruXure pergolas are compatible with popular home automation technology, including Control 4, Creston, Elon, Brilliant Tech, Savant, RTI, URC, and others.

Voice Command

Operate pergola components using simple voice commands through Google Assistant, Amazon’s Alexa, Apple’s Siri, and other virtual AI technology. 

Wireless Wall Switch

Manage your motorized pergola from anywhere inside or outside your home with a wireless wall switch – no electrician required!

Remote Control Operation

Are you a traditionalist? Control your motorized pergola system via a durable, damp-rated, hand-held remote control, setting and saving your favorite louver position for quick and easy adjustment.

Weather Sensing Technology for On-Demand Response

Stop worrying about the weather. Outfit your custom pergola with intuitive automation technology that does the thinking for you:

 ●       Wind sensors
Minimize uplift and protect your louvered pergola in high wind conditions. Integrated wind sensors automatically adjust louvers, facilitating the free movement of air through your home pergola system.

●       Rain sensors
Leave your wet weather worries behind you. Integrated rain sensors automatically close pergola louvers at the first sign of rain.

●       Snow and freeze sensors
Safeguard your system in snow and freezing conditions. These temperature-sensitive sensors stop louvers from sticking together and damaging your system in wintry weather.

 Investing in smart pergola technology is a wise investment in the future enjoyment of your home. Ensure an intelligent outdoor living space design with the help of the design experts at Denver Pergola Systems today.

 This article was previously published at: https://denverpergolas.com/adjustable-residential-pergolas/the-latest-in-cutting-edge-pergola-technology/

 

5 Steps to a More Comfortable Backyard

How can you create a more comfortable outdoor living space you want to spend time in? An inviting backyard space is just a few steps away. Create a more enjoyable environment, transforming even the most lackluster space with these outdoor upgrades.

Step 1 – Add a Patio or Deck

Add a wood deck or section of pavement to define your outdoor living area. These hard surfaces are easier to maintain, providing a level, firm surface for outdoor furnishings like tables and chairs. Even a small space for a bistro set adds ambiance and function. Plan carefully in advance, ensuring the support and space you need for any porch or patio additions. Lift decking or pavement to the same level as your home for a seamless transition from indoor to outdoor spaces.

Step 2 – Give Your Space Purpose

Your porch or patio should reflect your family’s interests, giving you a space to enjoy together. The options are nearly limitless, from a small bistro dining space to an outdoor kitchen, entertainment area, or game room. Can’t decide? Divide your backyard into zones, incorporating multiple features.

Step 3 - Invest in Comfortable, Durable Furnishings

Bring the comforts of the indoors to your outdoor space, choosing high-quality, durable furnishings. Cushy chairs and plush sectionals upholstered with UV and water-resistant fabric, alongside tables and ottomans featuring weather-resistant teak, aluminum, and powder-coated steel, are ideal choices.

Step 4 – Incorporate Versatile Shelter

Create a backyard space that functions beautifully in any weather with a custom louvered pergola system. StruXure aluminum pergolas allow you to make the most of your time outdoors. Adjust louvers to the ideal amount of shade, close louvers tightly for protection against the rain, or open louvers fully, enjoying full sky views and the sun's warmth. StruXure home pergolas respond at the touch of a button, operating by remote control of mobile device.

Step 5 – Accessorize

Customize your adjustable pergola with accessories that allow you to extend your outdoor enjoyment into the evening and throughout the year, including:

 ●       Built-in recessed lighting for shorter fall and winter days.

●       Ceiling fans for hot summer afternoons.

●       Infrared heaters for crisp winter nights.

●       Motorized pergola screens for pest control, privacy, and UV protection.

●       Rain or wind sensors for on-demand response to changing weather.

 Create a more comfortable, enjoyable outdoor space with StruXure residential pergolas. Schedule a complimentary design consultation with Denver Pergola Systems today.

 

This article was previously published at: https://denverpergolas.com/patio-ideas/5-steps-to-a-more-comfortable-backyard/

 

 

 

How Do Motorized Pergola Screens Compare to Fixed Screens?

How Do Motorized Pergola Screens Compare to Fixed Screens?

Are you considering the addition of screens to your custom aluminum pergola design? Motorized pergola screens offer many of the advantages of fixed screens, with some obvious - and other unexpected - differences in function. Read on to discover what sets traditional fixed screening systems apart from their modern, motorized counterparts.

Versatility

Unlike fixed screens, incorporating retractable screens as part of your louvered pergola system design gives you the flexibility to easily slide screens out of the way in the fall, winter, and spring when pests are less active, and sunlight is a benefit, not a burden. Simply roll screens up in cooler weather, opening your louvers to revel in the sun’s warmth while enjoying a clear, unobstructed view of your surroundings.

Design

Retractable screens are capable of spanning span wider openings without support, offering more expansive views. They are only visible when you need them, storing out of sight when not in use. Use them to unite or delineate space in your zoned pergola system design, sliding them into place to create walls or rolling them away to create a large, open area with the click of a button.

UV Protection & Shade

Like fixed screens, retractable screens deliver UV protection and minimize the sun’s glare. Roll them into place when the weather warms, incorporating shade and UV protection. Reduce glare on laptops, mobile device screens, and outdoor TV screens, ensuring your outdoor space is flexible enough for work or play.

Pest Protection  

In the summer, screens are necessary to ensure an enjoyable outdoor experience. Like fixed screens, motorized pergola screens allow you to enjoy the view of your yard in the summer without being assaulted by pesky flies, stinging insects, and mosquitoes. Unlike fixed screens, when insect season is over, they’re easily rolled out of sight.

 Comfort Control

Both fixed and retractable pergola screens reduce the infiltration of UV light in the hot summer months. This keeps your patio space and attached structures, such as your home, cooler, reducing energy costs. In the winter months, screens also cut wind, keeping you more comfortable, particularly when paired with infrared patio heaters.

Kids and Pets

Unlike fixed screens, motorized screens will not contain children and pets. It is easy for them to push beneath screens.

Storage & Removal

 Though most fixed screens are permanent, some systems do offer the ability for disassembly and storage. However, this can be quite the hassle, requiring hours of labor and a safe storage space for panels. In contrast, incorporating motorized screens as part of your adjustable aluminum pergola system makes sliding screens out of sight a snap. Simply roll them up and away with the touch of a button – no labor or offsite storage required!

Cost Differences Between Fixed and Motorized Screens

Motorized screens do cost more than fixed screens. However, many homeowners feel the versatility they offer is well worth the additional expense. 

 Maximize use of your porch or patio, incorporating motorized pergola screens into your home pergola design. Learn how to create a flexible, functional outdoor space with the help of Denver Pergola Systems today.

This article was previously published at: https://denverpergolas.com/motorized-shade-screens/how-do-motorized-pergola-screens-compare-to-fixed-screens/