Real outdoor rooms,
built for every season
Motorized pergolas, glass enclosures and shades. Designed, built and installed by String Lights Outdoor.
String Lights Outdoor builds the louvered pergolas Houston restaurants and homeowners rely on, along with motorized aluminum pergolas, louvered-roof systems, glass enclosures and complete commercial patio build-outs for restaurants, nationally recognized steakhouse brands and private homes across the United States.
Our StoryFree LED lighting + rain sensor with any louvered pergola.
Book your design consultation and we include dimmable integrated LED lighting and an automatic rain sensor with your motorized louvered pergola, at no extra cost.
Valid when claimed at your design consultation. One offer per project; can’t be combined with other promotions.
Financing available · ask at your consultation
Our products
Pergolas, glass enclosures, shades and more. Designed, built and installed by one team.
Louvered Pergolas
Motorized aluminum louvers that open for sun and close for rain, with integrated lighting, heaters and fans.
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Glass Enclosures
Sliding glass walls that turn an open patio into a year-round dining room, without losing the view.
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Motorized Shades
Motorized outdoor screens, manufactured in Texas, for sun control, privacy and weather protection.
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Guillotine Glass
Motorized glass panels that raise and lower vertically to open up or fully close your patio.
More from our range
Commercial patios that earn from day one
We manufacture our motorized blinds right here in Texas, so we can deliver and install in about two weeks. Imported alternatives often take two to three months. On a restaurant opening, that difference decides whether your patio earns revenue on day one.
From drawings and permits to the final walkthrough, one team handles your project, and our residential clients get the same commercial-grade systems.
Start Your Project
Try it
Your weather. Your call.
Drag the slider or pick a mode to see how the louvers respond. In real life it’s one tap on the remote, your phone, or automatic with sensors.
Fully open: full sun and a cooling breeze through the roof.
Watch it work
See the systems in motion.
Louvers rotating, guillotine glass rising and shades dropping. Short videos of projects we built and installed.
Why clients choose String Lights Outdoor
You’re working with the people who build it. Every project is reviewed, coordinated and installed by our own team.
Made in Texas
Motorized blinds manufactured in-house, delivered and installed in about two weeks.
Commercial-Grade
Systems built for busy restaurant patios, and the same quality for private homes.
Nationwide
Projects in Texas, Colorado, California, Virginia, New York, New Jersey, Florida, Washington and Iowa.
One Point of Contact
Drawings, permits, site visits and final walkthrough, handled by the person responsible for your project.
The honest comparison
A pergola is easy to sell. Hard to get right.
Ask these questions of anyone you’re considering. Here’s how we answer them.
| What you get | String Lights Outdoor | Typical import kit |
|---|---|---|
| 3D design of your real space | Included with your consultation | Stock renderings |
| Engineering & permit drawings | We handle it | Often on you |
| Wind rating in writing | 120 mph · 160 mph option | Rarely stated |
| Motorized guillotine glass | Yes | Rarely |
| Motorized blinds lead time | About 2 weeks, made in Texas | 2–3 months from overseas |
| Commercial restaurant experience | National steakhouse brands | Mostly backyards |
| Who installs | Our own team | Subcontractors |
Louvered roof specifications
Compare the specs, not the sales pitch.
Here is what comes standard on a String Lights Outdoor louvered pergola, and the question to put to every other company that quotes you.
| Spec | SLO louvered pergola | Ask any other quote |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Powder-coated aluminum, made to your exact measurements | Is it built to measure, or a stock kit? |
| Wind rating | 120 mph standard · 160 mph steel-beam upgrade for exposed sites | What wind speed is it rated for, in writing? |
| Louver rotation | 0°–135°, stops at any angle — one tap or fully automatic | Can the blades stop anywhere, or only open/closed? |
| Rain management | Interlocking blades shed water into an integrated gutter that drains down through the posts | Where does the water go when the roof is closed? |
| Weather sensors | Rain and wind sensors that react automatically | Are sensors included or an add-on? |
| Lighting | Dimmable integrated LED | Is lighting built into the frame or added later? |
| Controls | Remote, wall switch or phone app — louvers, lights and screens together | One controller for everything, or one per product? |
| Power | Standard outlet or hard-wired connection | Who handles the electrical? |
| Mounting | Freestanding or attached to your home or building | How is it anchored and attached? |
| Finish | Powder-coated; Anthracite is most popular, custom colors on request | How many finishes can I choose from? |
| Add-ons | Motorized shades, sliding glass or guillotine glass — now or later on the same frame | Can I add walls later on the same frame? |
| Engineering & permits | Drawings and permit submittal handled, including HOA packages | Who prepares drawings and pulls the permit? |
| Installation | Our own team; every motor and sensor tested at hand-over | Who installs: your staff or subcontractors? |
Spans, post sizes and footing details are engineered for each project and shown on your measured drawing.
Recent projects
All Case Studies
Steakhouse Glass EnclosureSacramento, CA
Restaurant PergolaHouston, TX
Residential Outdoor RoomTexasMake it yours
Any size. Your color.
Every frame is made to your measurements and powder-coated in the finish that matches your home or restaurant. Tap a color to preview it.
Anthracite — our most popular finish
Custom RAL colors available on request.
How we work
From first call to first dinner outside.
One team from the first sketch to the final walkthrough.
Design consultation
We review your space, goals and budget, then measure on-site.
$500 — includes a free 3D design + measurement drawing3D design & proposal
See your pergola on your actual home or patio, in your color, with a clear itemized proposal.
Engineering & permits
Drawings and permit submittal handled for you, including HOA packages.
Install & hand-over
Our own team installs, tests every motor and sensor, and shows you the controls.
Where we build
Houston-based. Building nationwide.
Showroom at the Decorative Center of Houston, Suite 5002 — installing across Texas and for commercial clients nationwide.
Houston & Texas
Commercial projects in
Louvered Pergolas Houston Weather Demands
Houston summers bring intense sun, high humidity and sudden Gulf Coast storms. A motorized louvered roof handles all three. Open the aluminum blades for light and airflow, angle them for shade, or close them completely to keep rain off your patio. Integrated gutters carry the water away from your seating area.
That is why so many clients come to String Lights Outdoor for the louvered pergolas Houston weather demands. We design each system around your space, add glass walls or motorized screens when you need full protection, and install everything with our own team.
How much does a louvered pergola cost in Houston?
The louvered pergolas Houston homeowners choose are custom-sized, so price depends on size, roof type, add-ons such as lighting, heaters, screens or glass, and site conditions like footings and permits. After a site visit we provide a clear, itemized quote. Request your quote here.
Do I need a permit for a pergola in Houston?
Many louvered pergolas Houston clients install need a building permit, and homeowners’ associations often require approval as well. We prepare the drawings and coordinate permits and HOA submittals for you.
How long does installation take?
Timelines depend on design approval and permits. Because we manufacture our motorized blinds in Texas, shades are delivered and installed in about two weeks, much faster than imported systems.
Where can I see your pergolas in person?
See the louvered pergolas Houston clients choose at our showroom in Suite 5002 at the Decorative Center of Houston. You can also read our story or browse recent projects.
FAQ
Good questions, straight answers.
Don’t see yours? Call 281.720.7272 or send your project details — we reply within one business day.
Get a free quoteIs a louvered pergola really waterproof?
With the blades closed, the interlocking louvers shed rain into integrated gutters that drain down through the posts. Add glass walls or motorized shades when you want the sides protected too.
How strong is it in wind?
Our louvered systems are rated to 120 mph as standard, with a steel-beam upgrade to 160 mph for exposed sites. Wind and rain sensors close the roof automatically.
What does the design consultation include?
The $500 design consultation includes an on-site review and measurement, plus a free 3D design of your space and a measurement drawing, so you can see the project before the next step.
Can I add glass or shades later?
Yes. Motorized shades, sliding glass and guillotine glass can be added now or later on the same frame. We plan the frame with that in mind.
How is it powered and controlled?
A standard outlet or a hard-wired connection. Louvers, lights and shades run from one remote, a wall switch or a phone app.
Do you offer financing?
Yes, financing is available. Ask about it at your design consultation.
How long does a project take?
It depends on design approval and permits. Our motorized blinds are made in our Texas shop and are typically delivered and installed in about two weeks, far faster than imported systems.
Do you build for restaurants and hotels?
Yes. We build enclosed patios for national steakhouse brands, restaurants and rooftops, and work alongside your GC, architect and facilities team.
Ready to plan your outdoor room?
Visit our showroom in Suite 5002 at the Decorative Center of Houston, 5120 Woodway Drive, Houston, TX 77056.