LOUVERED PERGOLAS – SOLAR-POWERED
Manual louvered roofing is becoming the affordable and cheaper material of choice for homeowners and businesses alike. There are many reasons why this versatile material has become so popular, from its durability to its low cost.
At String Lights Outdoor, we’ve been recommending louvered pergola roofing instead of installing wood pergola. Below, our roofing experts explore the advantages of manual louvered roofing in more detail and outline why it is such a desirable option for both residential and commercial properties.
BEST AND CHEAPER PERGOLAS IN HOUSTON, TEXAS
Our louvered aluminum pergola gives you shade, shelter and an outdoor room you can use every season. Adjustable louvers let you control the sunlight and close the roof to keep the rain off, and the powder-coated aluminum frame is maintenance-free — no staining, sealing or rot like a wood pergola.
The solar-powered version runs on a wireless solar power system for its lights and fans, so there’s no need to run electrical wiring to your backyard. Because we keep this pergola in stock in Houston, we can deliver and install it much faster than imported systems.
Add a motorized roller shade or a drop-arm awning for extra privacy and sun protection. Every pergola comes with a warranty — ask us for details.
Features
Available sizes (feet)
Sizes 20′ and longer are double-span units.
Optional accessories
- Motorized roller shade
- Drop-arm awning
MANUAL PERGOLA VS. WOOD PERGOLA
When it comes to creating an outdoor living space, few materials are as versatile as manual pergola. In addition to patio covers, this can also be used to build pergolas.
Like patio covers, manual pergolas offer many advantages over their wood counterparts. Here are a few things to keep in mind when comparing the two:
- Wood is not as durable as aluminum manual pergola.
- Wood is not UV-resistant like aluminum pergola.
- Wood is not as easy to work with as aluminum pergola.
- Wood is not as customizable as aluminum.
- Wood is not as environmentally friendly as aluminum.
While both materials are made from natural resources, the manufacturing process of aluminum pergola creates significantly less waste than the manufacturing process of wood. Furthermore, removing trees to create wooden structures contributes to climate change conditions.