What’s the difference between Solara and StruXure adjustable aluminum pergolas? Both adjustable louvered pergola systems give you control over your outdoor living space, allowing you to maximize enjoyment year-round. However, there are key differences between the two products in construction, rain protection, customizability, available accessories, and product warranty. Which home pergola is the best solution for your porch or patio? We’ve got the details to help you make the best decision for your backyard and your bank account.
Construction Of The 2 Pergolas
Both StruXure and Solara custom pergolas
are made of aluminum, requiring minimal maintenance. They are termite-proof,
will not rot or rust, and do not require painting. There are, however,
differences in construction:
StruXure
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Structure
StruXure home pergolas feature fully-extruded aluminum with stainless steel
fasteners and a premium powder-coated finish, offering a superior fit and finish
and enhanced durability.
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Louvers
StruXure pergolas have wider, 6-inch louvers, offering improved views. Louvers
pivot, featuring aircraft-grade aluminum pivots that never wear. Louvers can
tilt from 0 (closed) to 170 degrees (open).
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Sliding system
Optional sliding roofs incorporate louvered roofing sections that operate like
the sunroof of a car, sliding out of sight to offer unencumbered sky views.
Solara
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Structure
Solara’s economical roll-formed pergolas are their most popular option,
however, they also offer upgraded extruded aluminum custom pergola systems.
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Louvers
Solara louvers are thinner, featuring 4-inch louvers made of high-quality
recycled aluminum. Louvers are supported from below by 30% fiberglass clips
with a UV protected alloy on edge. These clips raise/lower the louvers, tilting
from 0 (closed) to 130 degrees (open).
Weather Resistance
StruXure
StruXure aluminum pergolas are specially
engineered to stand up to hurricane-force winds, heavy snow loads, and resist
denting from hail.
Solara
Solara can design your system to meet
general conditions in your area. Their generic systems withstand snow loads of
30psf and winds speeds of 90mph, but can be engineered to tolerate up to 70psf
snow loads and 120 mph winds.
Operating System
StruXure OS options:
● Manual, solar or electric wall mount or remote control operation
● Somfy/iLouver smartphone app for on-demand or programmable response
● Optional MyLink home automation integration, including voice command
● Optional sensor integration:
o Wind sensors automatically open louvers with first detection of winds of 60+ mph, protecting the structure
o Rain sensors immediately react to precipitation, engaging the gutter system and keeping your patio dry
o
Snow/freeze sensors
prevent damage and operational difficulties from freezing
Solara OS options
● Manual, electric remote control, or wall mount operation
● Optional sensor integration for wind and rain.
Rain Protection
StruXure
The unique profile of StruXure louvers allows them to interlock when closed,
creating large rain channels where rainwater can flow freely into the pergola
system’s 360-degree integrated gutter system. This pass-through gutter
technology moves water seamlessly from one zone to the next, delivering
superior drainage performance and preventing sheets of rain from cascading off
pergola edges.
Solara
Solara strives for affordability, so their standard aluminum pergola system
does not feature an integrated rain gutter. It does, offer rain gutters as an
upgrade, as well as the option to install a gutter between the pergola and the
house to transport runoff and improve waterproofing.
Colors & Customization
Both pergola manufacturers offer single or multi-zone systems to fit any space or design. However, colors and customization options vary:
StruXure
StruXure features a premium AkzoNobel AAMA 2604 chemical-resistant matte textured powder
coating that resists intense UV light and harsh marine environments, standing
up to moisture and salt. There are six standard color options available,
including white, beige, bronze, adobe, gray, and black, as well as custom
colors and faux-wood wrap. You can customize your pergola with architectural
columns, cornice/corbel ends, caps, and bases to complement your design scheme
and home architecture.
Solara
Solara’s standard powder-coated finish
is available in four standard color options, including white, cameo/cream,
latte, adobe, as well as faux-wood grain and custom colors.
Accessories
StruXure
StruXure systems offer unparalleled customization possibilities, including:
● Built-in wet-rated can lighting
● LED strip lighting
● Ceiling fans
● Motorized screens and curtains
● Infrared heaters
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And other
fully-integrated features
Solara
Solara offers optional visors for extra shade protection.
Warranty
StruXure
StruXure residential pergolas offer a transferable limited lifetime warranty
against manufacturing defects, including a 15-year limited warranty on posts,
beams, louvers, and gutters, and a 5-year warranty on electrical components.
Solara
Solara home pergolas offer a non-transferable lifetime warranty on posts and
beams, a 10-year limited warranty on louvers, and a 15-year limited warranty on
the operating system.
Overall Impressions
Solara is a good, economical patio shade option. In fact, Denver Pergola Systems design professionals regularly recommend Solara systems to those on a limited budget. For those looking for a top-of-the-line system, including high-tech, luxury home pergola features, the higher cost of a StruXure system is a worthy investment.
Which aluminum pergola system is best for your backyard and budget? We invite you to take a look and compare products for yourself. Contact Denver Pergola Systems to learn more about the StruXure difference today.
This article was previously published at: https://denverpergolas.com/adjustable-residential-pergolas/struxure-vs-solara-adjustable-pergolas/
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