When was the last time your patio or pergola got a little cleaning TLC? As with everything else you own, your outdoor living space also needs a little attention from time to time. Keeping things clean makes time spent outdoors a lot more comfortable and enjoyable. And accomplished on a beautiful, breezy day, the experience can be much less of a chore.
How Often Should I Clean Outdoor Furnishings? Experts recommend cleaning outdoor gear seasonally to keep mildew and insects away, as well as to ensure its longevity. Keep Things In-Shape with these Outdoor Furniture Cleaning Tips Whether you’re cleaning things up in preparation for storage – or it’s just been a while – ensure a successful cleaning adventure with these tips for caring for outdoor living products…
Looking for Outdoor Fare that Involves a Little Less Maintenance? Arcadia adjustable aluminum pergolas perform double-duty, with 170-degrees of pivoting flexibility to keep you and your outdoor furnishings protected from wear-and-tear suffered by Colorado’s brutal sun, rain and snow. Designed for minimal maintenance, premium Akzo Nobel powder coated finish keeps maintenance minimal. Surfaces will not rot, rust, corrode or house insects. Whether driven by remote control or iLouver smart-device operation, American-made CE and UL certified motors are maintenance-free for the life of the product, built to withstand the harshest conditions for a hassle-free outdoor experience. Spend more time enjoying the outdoors and less time on chores. Make outdoor living a breeze. Clean up your act with the help of Denver Pergola Systems today. This post was originally published at http://www.denverpergolas.com/outdoor-gear-gross-tips-cleaning-patio-pergola-products/
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Grilling out while family and friends enjoy the pool is a lot of fun. Unfortunately, these activities may not be enough for some guests. Luckily, electronic entertainment is easily – and surprisingly, inexpensively – added to your outdoor space.
Outdoor Patio Ideas for Value-Added Entertainment Host the big game, a regularly-scheduled family movie night, or simply keep the kids from whining with the help of one of these easily-integrated outdoor theater solutions…
Creature Comforts Anyone who has watched a flat screen TV is no stranger to eye-straining glare. Thus, your outdoor theater setup will still require some protection from the elements for optimal viewing. To avoid watching through raindrops and squinting against glare, Arcadia aluminum pergolas offer an impressive shelter option, with 170-degrees of pivoting flexibility to fight the negative effects of sunlight and seal out rain from any outdoor entertainment endeavor. Adjust to the perfect louver angle to guard against glare, or add privacy screens or curtains to create the perfect, cinema-like environment. Banish backyard boredom, bringing the indoors out with comfort and style. Sit back and enjoy the show with the help of Denver Pergola Systems today. This post was originally published at http://www.denverpergolas.com/outdoor-patio-ideas-banish-boredom-outdoor-theater/ Bar sheds are all the rage in outdoor patio ideas. But sweating it out in a shack with a beer in-hand may be a bit overrated. Luckily, you can still have your beer – and drink it too – in place with an added shot of style and comfort, turning your outdoor living space into the neighborhood’s new favorite Friday night hot spot.
Raise Your Glass to a Winning Outdoor Bar Design
An amazing backyard bar is worth the investment. After all, as Ben Franklin once said, “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Ready to ‘take a shot’ at a more exciting, entertaining outdoor living experience? Stumble your way through with the help of Denver Pergola Systems today. This post was originally published at http://www.denverpergolas.com/outdoor-patio-ideas-stepping-bar-shed/ How Do Arcadia Pergolas Stack-Up Against the Competition?
They say imitation is the highest form of flattery – and Arcadia aluminum louvered pergolas are no exception. Impersonators are coming out of the woodwork, increasing in number year-after-year as the Arcadia line continues to shine. What do competitors have to offer, and how do Arcadia pergolas stack-up against the competition? Turns out, it’s no-contest. Looking for Flexibility? Arcadia remains the only louvered pergola model providing 170-degrees of pivot flexibility, providing not only shelter from the rain, but allowing you to dial-in just the right amount of light, no matter the direction of the sun. Ranging from 100 to 145-degrees of rotation, the flexibility of copycats doesn’t even come close. Looking for Durability? Only the Arcadia features a strong, totally extruded aluminum composition, enhanced with powder coating from the world’s leading power coat manufacturer, AkzoNobel, for added protection against the elements. Capable of holding up to salty seaside environments, chlorine, sun, and rain, this specially formulated coating not only protects the pergola from oxidation and corrosion, it also reflects solar radiation, reducing heat buildup in and around your outdoor living space. Looking for Ease-of-Use? The Arcadia is the sole provider of high-tech, mobile-device-driven pergola operation as well as remote control, solar-powered, and manual options. It is also the only pergola provider offering weather-responsive operation via optional wind and rain motor control sensors. Open and close remotely, by time, or pre-set positions, or automatically managing rain and wind in your absence. Exceptionally quiet, our American-made CE and UL certified motors are maintenance-free and built to stand-up to the harshest outdoor environments. Looking for Protection? Specifically engineered to withstand hurricane force winds, support heavy snow loads, and masterfully handle rain, the interlocking louvers of the Arcadia offer the ultimate in precipitation protection. More rain tight than competitors, it is the first pergola to develop and integrate a multi-zone-compatible gutter system, incorporating the frame in creating a pass-through gutter system. Perfectly pitched, the construction of the Arcadia enhances water flow from the louvers to the gutters, preventing back-ups and seepage between slats - an area where our competitors, quite plainly, fail. Just one of the reasons the Arcadia is the outdoor shelter of choice for restaurants, hotels, resorts and country clubs where patron comfort is integral to a bustling business. Looking for Customizability? Arcadia is available in custom colors, including faux wood wrap. Add corbel ends or faux columns for style; fans, recessed lighting, and motorized screens for functionality; or curtains for privacy. It can be installed attached or detached, in an amazing number of variations and sizes, and is even lightweight enough for rooftop and balcony additions. Looking for a Show-Stopper? There just aren’t words to describe our Arcadia Slide system… Don’t fall for cheap knock-offs. Invest in the amazing flexibility and long-lived quality of this industry-leading product. Contact Denver Pergola Systems today. This post was originally published at http://www.denverpergolas.com/arcadia-pergolas-vs-pergola-systems/ Aluminum Patio Covers Offer Unparalleled Advantages
The outdoor season has arrived, both at home and commercially. And whether you’re grilling poolside or serving an influx of customers al fresco, aluminum patio covers can help you get a little more out of the great outdoors without being at the mercy of the elements. Colorado weather dishes up a little bit of everything in Denver. Sudden wind gusts. Cloudburst rains. And there’s nothing quite like the brilliant (and brutal) Colorado sun. Don’t you wish you had a patio shelter solution that let you experience all the wonderful facets of the area’s weather – yet saved you from its less-than-pleasant effects? Not Your Granny’s Patio Umbrella For decades old-fashioned patio umbrellas, flimsy awnings, and high-maintenance wooden pergolas have been the only outdoor cover options available. But today, aluminum pergolas are stealing the show, with features that make them seem like something you wouldn’t expect to find commercially available until well in the future… More Bang for the Buck Rather than the all or nothing solutions the outdoor shelters of the past presented, today’s aluminum pergolas have incorporated amazing new louvered roof technology, offering full adjustability through almost 180-degrees of louver travel to offer the flexibility of sun, shade, and everything in-between. Freestanding or fastened, built-in gutter systems and interlocking louvers provide rain and snow protection. Easy to adjust, small actuator motors quickly react to remote control or smart-device-driven operation, allowing for everything from shelter to ventilation and sky-views on-command – or automatically, with optional rain-sensing technology and custom ‘smart’ programming options. One Less Thing on Your ‘Honey-Do’ List Constructed of high-quality aluminum, customizable facades are nearly maintenance-free, with options to compliment your existing architectural them, from clean, neutral styles, to wooden facades and decorative columns. Impervious to environmental degradation, surfaces will not rot, fade, tear, or house insects, and safely and easily meet the (heat-resistance and ventilation) needs of grills, fireplaces, firepits, and patio heaters, as well as provide the perfect anchoring system for motorized screens for privacy and pest control. Don’t Fall for Imitations Leave the old-school patio shelter solutions in the past - and watch out for imitators. Competing products require a great deal of maintenance to keep intact, aren’t easy-care products engineered to withstand hurricane force winds, and don’t offer the adjustability and convenience options Arcadia Systems provide. Worse, they pigeonhole you into a full shade, full sun, or partial shade solutions that will later rob you of outdoor enjoyment as weather and seasons change. Get what you need – when you need it – with a patio shelter solution that responds on-demand. Looking for more usable square footage? You’ve found it! Add the space you need to entertain your family or patrons quickly and easily. Contact Denver Pergola Systems today. This post was originally published at http://www.denverpergolas.com/aluminum-patio-covers-offer-unparalleled-advantages/ What You Don’t Know About Aluminum Louvered Pergolas Could Cost You
Arcadia aluminum louvered pergolas offer unique flexibility, providing sun, shade, shelter and everything in between with a simple adjustment. Other products on the market make the attempt, but they are unable to match the Arcadia design. What makes it stand out from competing shade structures? Overlooking the Benefits of Arcadia Pergolas Could Cost You Compared with other outdoor shelter options, over the long run you could miss out on…
Stop looking out of the window and embrace the outdoors, gaining control of your patio space with the latest in functional, durable pergola technology. Contact Denver Pergola Systems to learn more today. Backyard Patio Ideas: What’s ‘In’ for the Outside in 2017
With the 2017 backyard patio season well underway and temperatures rising, you may have found yourself taking a long hard look at your outdoor living décor. (Just how old is that sun-bleached patio table set?) Chances are, it’s time for an update of your outdoor space. What’s Hot & What’s Not in Summer 2017? Say good-bye to cold, modern concrete, wrought iron, and faux wood plastics. This year’s groovy styles are anything but boring – and far from stuffy... 1.Natural Materials Natural wood furnishings such as teak tabletops offer a rural, rustic feel, withstanding the test of time to weather beautifully to grey over the years. Prefer more color? Look to bright, vintage-style mosaic dining and accent tables in natural stone, ceramic, and glass. 2.Retro Seating Retro-style furniture such as natural woven rattan and 70s-inspired wicker are making a comeback indoors and out – but with a fresh, new take: Non-traditional colors that pair well with darker, more traditional outdoor furniture hues. 3.A Cool Feel Nautically-inspired coastal blues and ivories paired with soft, yet durable woven outdoor textiles from cushions to throws and rugs look great when paired with budget-friendly, low-maintenance, self-contained water features such as portable fountains and urns. 4.Splashy Patterns Fun, splashy patterned pillows, blankets and rugs are a great way to bring the indoors out – and easily swapped out as trends change. 5.Urban Edibles Landscape design that doubles as dinner is huge, from incorporating veggie gardens and fruit trees to cute, backyard chicken ‘condos’ and family-friendly beekeeping solutions. 6.Barbecue Courtyards Instead of an outdoor living space opened to only one room (or two), eco friendly ‘barbecue courtyards’ nix the need for major regrading, replacing the conventional backyard with a multi-functional family space open to every room of the home. 7.Sustainable Design Over-the-top, showy landscapes are out. Design that is built to last, low maintenance, and green – from drought-tolerant container gardens and ground cover to long-lived, low maintenance shade structures that keep chemicals and maintenance chores at bay - have become the new norm in outdoor design for economic and environmental reasons. 8.Seamless Transitions The number one trend this year by far is seamless transition from the home to outdoor spaces. New outdoor fabrics in soft, waterproof, fade-resistant acrylics make this possible, from rugs to cushions, blankets and throw pillows, with the anchor of this seamless transition being versatile shelter. An Open and Shut Case Customizable, unbelievably durable, and nearly maintenance-free, Arcadia adjustable louvered pergola systems allow you to fully enjoy everything the outdoors has to offer, providing sun, shade, or shelter to meet your family’s changing needs – and Denver’s rapidly changing weather conditions - with a simple adjustment. Dial-in just the right amount exposure, including full rain protection, with up to 180 degrees of fine-tuning at your fingertips via electric, remote control, or smart-device-driven operation. Open up to a world of new outdoor living possibilities. Learn more about our windproof, HOA-friendly patio shelter designs. Contact Denver Pergola Systems today. This content was previously published at http://www.denverpergolas.com/8-cool-2017-backyard-patio-ideas-hot-summer-weather/ The Best Patio Shade Ideas
Looking for a summertime escape from the brutal Denver sun? Patio shade ideas for your outdoor living space run the gamut from the simple to the complex, limited only by your imagination and budget. Integral to your outdoor living space design, your shade selection will affect the functionality of your patio for years to come. Which outdoor addition will have you made in the shade? Sail Shades One of the easiest shade structures to make an install, a triangle-shaped fabric with eyelets, twine, and rope anchored to surrounding buildings, poles and nearby trees will net you an artsy sun filter. Buyer beware, however, these shades often become shredded or sail away in harsh mountain winds – and offer no protection for rain or snow. Awnings Attached above and extending over windows, doors, and occasionally, decks, awnings offer protection from the glare of the sun – but need a bit of protection themselves from Denver area winds. Strong winds and heavy rain can rip the fabric of awnings and mangle the frames when left up in inclement weather. Fabric lasts a few years when properly cared for, but fades and breaks down quickly in the harsh Colorado sun, with replacement coverings nearly the price of the entire structure. Gazebos These freestanding structures offer permanent shade and rain protection while still allowing for open landscape views. The price of installing a gazebo for larger patio spaces, however, can be quite high. Traditional wood options also leave you with a lifetime maintenance commitment, repainting every few years to protect the structure from weather and pests. Pergolas Pergolas offer a plethora of design possibilities, from dimensions to construction material and design. Freestanding or attached, roofing creates shaded, usable space below, which can be used for everything from an outdoor living and entertaining area, to a barbecue nook, poolside retreat, or bar. There are many different pergola options:
Don’t get stuck with an all or nothing shading solution for your outdoor space. Discover the difference versatility can make. Contact Denver Pergola Systems today. Add a Rooftop Patio and Watch Sales Soar
Returning double-digit profits in some markets, rooftop patios and decks are becoming a must-have amenity from luxury hotel, condo, and office space developers to cocktail lounge and restaurant entrepreneurs. By taking advantage of available space, these rooftop additions are helping such establishments stand out from the competition, squeezing added value out of existing real estate. Rooftop Renaissance Rooftop additions are nothing new, and were a prime solution to making mid-summer public assembly possible pre-air conditioning. In 1904, Time Square’s Astor Hotel boasted vast, pergola-topped rooftop gardens, adorned with triumphal arches, tempiettos, fountains – even arcades and a bandshell. Today, however, rooftop establishments leave such exposed, leaking pergola predecessors in the dust, replacing them with integrated motorized, adjustable louvered roof systems, offering patrons not only full sun and rain protection, but opening to reveal full nighttime skies, and sporting such options as motorized screening against pests, fans, heaters or fireplaces, flat screens and amazing A/V technology. Untapped Views… Untapped Potential A great fit for buildings and areas where there isn’t a great deal of usable outdoor space, rooftop decks and patios call to today’s generation of high-altitude revelers – particularly when they border scenic locales: Lakes, mountain views, landmarks, monuments, bridges, city skylines and even fireworks displays offer access to previously untapped opportunities, easily adding square footage and a place to gather and enjoy the outdoors. More than a place to grab a bite, such rooftop milieu tops the list of commercial and residential real estate brokers in search of luxury condo fare, millennial-age corporate types seeking to work outside with Wi-Fi, as well as meets the ever-growing need for cocktail and dining additions for local and regional hotel and restaurant owners, who can add as much as 30% to overall sales with such seating solutions. Ending Weather Woes Reaping such rewards is not accomplished with a simple patio umbrella or awning, however – Denver’s prickly weather prevents that. Sturdy, reliable, easy to use and maintain equipment is a must for dealing with Colorado’s high-intensity sun and heat, rapidly developing afternoon thunderstorms, and menacing microbursts. Luckily Arcadia’s unique louvered roofing systems handle it all, from hurricane force winds to rain, snow, and sunshine via remote control or smart-device-driven operation, in a form custom-designed to meet your location’s unique design needs. How much could you recoup on a rooftop patio investment? The sky’s the limit. Open up to new possibilities. Learn more about Denver Pergola Systems adjustable patio roofing options today. Love the idea of an adjustable pergola, but not sure if louvered pergola cost is within your budget? Rest assured, your aluminum pergola investment will yield amazing returns. Big Kickbacks Adding a louvered roof pergola to your patio or deck, over your outdoor kitchen or fireplace, or next to your pool allows you the ultimate in outdoor freedom and flexibility. Take advantage of the sun’s warmth on chilly fall and spring days, take shelter on Denver’s blindingly sunny summer days, bask in the shade during the day and stargaze at night, and protect your outdoor furnishings from sun, rain, and snow when your outdoor living space is not in-use. Flexible and functional, aluminum pergolas surely deliver great bang-for-the-buck in adding inexpensive square footage to your home. Reduced Fees An aluminum pergola will also cost you less in…
Put this year’s tax return to good use. At Denver Pergola Systems, we install aluminum pergolas starting at around $75-80 per square foot, giving you a terrific opportunity to take a big chunk out of louvered pergola cost with the help of Uncle Sam. What factors will effect pergola costs?
No two pergolas cost the same, as each Arcadia louvered roof system design is as unique as your family and home. Is a louvered pergola for you? Contact Denver Pergola Systems today for a complimentary quote. |