Things to Look for in a Pergola Builder

 

Are you ready to add function and value to your home or business with a louvered pergola? Selecting the right pergola builder is crucial to safeguarding your patio shelter investment. No two pergola contractors offer the same level of service. The best pergola builders can create a pergola designed to meet your every need, providing top-notch customer service and lasting quality installations completed on time and on budget. What things should you look for in a pergola builder?

Comprehensive Pergola Design and Installation Services

You may have nailed down what you want to do with your outdoor dining, kitchen, relaxation, or entertainment area, but pergola design can be tricky. Seasoned pergola design professionals can help you avoid project pitfalls, helping you create a beautiful, functional space you can enjoy for years to come. Experienced pergola contractors will have a broad skill set and an extensive portfolio. StruXure Denver, Denver’s exclusive StruXure dealer, has successfully brought a wide variety of unique pergola designs to life over the past ten years. Browse our online portfolio for ideas, or take advantage of our 3-D rendering services and bring your own to life.

Lots of Positive References from Past Pergola Installations

When building a pergola, it’s essential to do your due diligence. Legitimately licensed contractors won’t drag their feet when providing valid licensing and insurance information you can verify. The best pergola contractors will have top Better Business Bureau and online reviews. StruXure Denver takes pride in our work. We earn top-notch reviews. Our pergola design and installation team is known for our attention to detail and envy-inducing luxury pergola designs. Over the last decade, we’ve installed and maintained hundreds of StruXure pergolas across Denver. Ask us about references or testimonials from our long list of satisfied clients.

Uses Only Quality Products and Materials

A pergola is a substantial investment. You don’t want a pergola builder that cuts corners or uses substandard materials to pad the bottom line. Professionally installed luxury louvered roof pergolas from StruXure are built to last a lifetime. Our US-made, powder-coated, fully extruded aluminum pergolas offer an unsurpassed warranty, including a transferable lifetime warranty against manufacturer defects and a 15-year structure warranty. They’re designed to withstand pounding rain, hail, heavy snow loads, and hurricane-force winds with minimal maintenance.

Trustworthy, Accurate Price Estimates for Pergola Installation

Unscrupulous contractors use an array of tactics to trick you into payment. Watch out for these red flags when shopping for an adjustable louvered aluminum pergola contractor:

Failure to provide written contracts

Unusually high quotes

Cash-only down payments

Requesting more than 30% up-front

Prices that are too good to be true

Unrealistically fast installation times

Aggressive sales tactics

StruXure Denver offers upfront, detailed estimates. Talk to us about your total budget and unique design needs, and we’ll provide details,  including necessary permitting, pergola costs, structural design accents, built-in pergola accessories, professional installation, and an expected project completion date. You can count on us to be upfront about project costs and timing, keeping you informed at every stage of the process so you don’t experience unexpected expenses and inconveniences.

Bring Your Outdoor Living Dream to Life with Help from the Best Pergola Contractors in Denver

Open up to new possibilities in patio shelter. Contact StruXure Denver at 303-500-6669 to learn more about our custom residential and commercial pergolas or to schedule a design quote with our pergola builders today.

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Upgrading Your Retractable Patio Cover

 

Enjoying your outdoor space can be challenging with a fabric retractable patio cover. While this type of outdoor shelter provides sun protection and can keep you cooler, it's of limited use in rainy, snowy, or windy conditions. Fortunately, louvered aluminum pergolas offer a more durable, versatile alternative. When should you consider upgrading your retractable patio cover?

You’d Like a More Versatile Outdoor Living Area

Denver weather can change on a dime. Adjustable pergola louvers let you manage these shifts with ease. Louver roof pergolas allow you to dial in the perfect amount of sunlight or shade to control your patio's microclimate. When louvers are fully closed, the built-in gutter system keeps you and your furnishings comfortable and dry, transporting rain and snow melt away. Powder-coated aluminum reflects sunlight, protecting you and your furnishings from harmful UV rays. Best of all, motorized pergolas are easy to open and close, making keeping your outdoor living area comfortable from season to season a breeze. Operate your pergola by remote control, using the Somfy MyLink app from your smartphone, or by voice command through your home automation system.

Your Retractable Patio Cover Doesn’t Deliver the Comfort You Need in Weather Extremes

Retractable canvas patio covers provide adequate sun protection but no protection against rain or snow. Wind can also put an end to them quickly, tearing the fabric or damaging the frame. When it's hot, they provide no ventilation, and when it's cold, you can't use a fire pit due to smoke and potential damage from embers. Aluminum roof pergolas give you more flexibility, providing a more comfortable outdoor space in every season. Built-in accessories enhance climate control. You can enjoy an outdoor fireplace or firepit without worry, watching the snow fall under the protection of your louvered pergola, which can easily manage Denver snow loads. Integrated motorized screens offer enhanced protection against wind while still facilitating airflow. In the summer, screens provide shade protection, while built-in ceiling fans keep you cool. No more getting chased indoors by the weather!

You’re Tired of Patio Awning Maintenance and Repair

Fabric patio covers last 10-15 years on average, but neglect cuts their lifespan in half. Rain, wind, dirt, leaf buildup, bird droppings, and lack of cleaning can cause tears, leaks, mold growth, and stains. Frequent maintenance and repair may be required to keep them from looking old and distorted. Upgrading to a more durable, all-weather patio shelter offers hope for those weary of keeping up with canvas cleaning and replacement. Though a higher initial investment, aluminum pergolas provide a better value in the long run. StruXure aluminum pergolas withstand Denver rainstorms, hurricane-force winds, and heavy snow loads. Integrated rain sensors keep your outdoor living area dry, while wind and freeze sensors provide on-demand adjustment, protecting your pergola from weather-related damage. Plus, they're incredibly low maintenance and easy to clean with a hose or damp cloth, keeping your yard looking its best.

Your Patio Area Isn’t Big Enough

Retractable awnings and fabric-covered pergolas come in limited sizes due to structural instability. An aluminum pergola offers nearly limitless options if you're yearning for more space. StruXure provides an array of colors, customization options, and accessories to perfectly complement your landscape and architecture, from single to multi-zone systems custom-made to meet your precise size and design needs.

Ready to Upgrade to a Better Patio Cover?

Replace your retractable patio cover with superior shelter. Ensure an attractive, comfortable outdoor living area you can enjoy year-round with a louvered roof patio pergola. Contact StruXure Denver at 303-500-6669 to learn more about the advantages of an adjustable aluminum pergola today. 

This article was previously published at: https://denverpergolas.com/adjustable-residential-pergolas/upgrading-your-retractable-patio-cover/

 

 

Hanso Louvered Pergola Kit: The Ikea of Pergolas

 

Are you considering a Hanso louvered pergola kit to save money? DIY pergola kits aren’t for everyone. There are many reasons to avoid the Hanso louvered pergola kit: The Ikea of pergolas. Beyond common pergola installation hassles involving tools and manpower, why should you be wary?

With Home Pergolas, You Get What You Pay For

Hanso products boast a Swedish design. However, where they're manufactured remains in question, with their budget pricing pointing to Chinese origin. Though Hanso touts its low motorized pergola price courtesy of direct-to-consumer sales and DIY assembly, comparing its pergola kits to Ikea furnishings, Ikea products aren't known for their quality, craftsmanship, or easy assembly. In addition to obtaining the necessary HOA and permitting approval, you'll need at least one helper and the tools, skills, and space to accomplish the job, which includes moving awkward and heavy structural pieces and precisely placing and fastening dozens of overhead louvers after muscling components into place. What do customers think of the experience? Reviews outside the Hanso website stray to one end of the spectrum or the other, with Better Business Bureau ratings, with which the company is not affiliated, overwhelmingly negative.

Hanso Pergolas Aren’t as Well Made as StruXure Pergolas

Hanso aluminum pergolas feature a powder-coated 6005 T5 medium structural alloy design that is lower in quality than StruXure's AkzoNobel powder-coated fully extruded 6063 T6 aircraft-grade aluminum frame. Unlike the StruXure Pivot line, which is built to meet the demands of heavy Denver snow loads, Hanso pergolas can manage just 8.2 pounds per square foot of snow. The Hanso kit's resistance to "near hurricane-force winds' ' up to 62 mph also doesn't compare to StruXure's pergolas, which withstand hurricane-force winds up to 145 mph. These deficiencies likely impact the Hanso pergola kit's ten-year limited warranty against manufacturer defects, which doesn't measure up to StruXure's transferable limited lifetime warranty coverage.

Hanso Pergola Kits Offer Limited Design Options

When you order a pergola with adjustable louvers from Hanso, your options are limited to freestanding 10x10, 10x13, and 13x19-foot sizes with a standard height of 8.2 feet. The company suggests you can cut the legs to shorten the pergola – but notes this voids the warranty. Color choice is likewise limited to dark grey or white. StruXure pergolas give you more options, including freestanding or attached designs custom-sized to your deck or patio's exact footprint with no maximum. Choose from beige, bronze, adobe, white, black, or grey powder coating, faux wood wrap, custom-cut ends, cornice facades, cap and base trim, and architectural columns to complement your home's architecture or landscape design scheme.

StruXure Offers More Pergola Accessories to Help You Extend Use and Maximize Comfort

StruXure motorized louvered pergolas offer an extensive selection of integrated pergola accessories to enhance pergola use and enjoyment:

Strip lights or recessed lights

Ceiling fans

Infrared patio heaters

Motorized screens and curtains

Speakers

Outdoor TV mount

Outlets

Solar or electric power

Remote control or Somfy MyLink app smartphone operation

Voice control and home automation capability

Integrated rain, wind, and freeze sensors

Don’t Settle for a Pergola Kit that Requires You to Phone a Friend 

Protect your outdoor living investment with a motorized pergola from StruXure Denver. We've designed and installed hundreds of home pergolas in Denver over the last decade, ensuring a fast, smooth installation process. Our high-quality products and services earn top ratings. Contact us at 303-500-6669 to a FREE consultation on a  luxury louvered roof system today.

This article was previously published at: https://denverpergolas.com/adjustable-residential-pergolas/hanso-louvered-pergola-kit-the-ikea-of-pergolas/