How do Soltec pergolas compare to StruXure pergolas? Both Soltec and StruXure StruXure adjustable pergolas transform your outdoor living area into a comfortable place to gather and relax year-round. However, these products are not the same. A thorough comparison between these competing pergola brands will ensure lasting happiness with your investment.

Soltec Pergolas

Soltec pergolas are made in Slovenia, which borders Austria and Italy in Central Europe. The company has been creating residential and commercial shade solutions since 1998, beginning with blinds and expanding to pergolas in 2013. Though similar in design to StruXure pergolas, the Soltec Agava product line has a few distinct differences:

Soltec pergola – functionality

Like StruXure pergolas, Soltec bioclimatic pergolas feature rotating blades and a built-in gutter system for reliable rain protection. However, blades offer limited adjustment. The louver system can be completely closed (0 degrees) or opened to 1/4, 3/4 (45 degrees), and 1/2 (90 degrees) angles for sun and rain protection or air circulation as needed via remote control.

Soltec pergola – customization

The Soltec Agava offers custom-sized attached and detached pergolas. It features a sleek, minimalist design in 4 standard colors (white, black, light/dark grey) and custom hues. Accessory options include LED lights, sliding wood/glass panels, heaters, zip roller blinds, sound system, and weather sensors. Each is custom-built to local rainfall and wind needs with the ideal number of columns and blades for its size, setting, and climate.

Soltec pergola – durability

The Agava features an aluminum structure and blades. Wind resistance depends on pergola dimensions. Most offer ‘Class 3 wind resistance’ for approximately 25-30mph winds. Soltec pergolas cannot hold snow loads, and you must open the blades to prevent damage from the weight of snow.

Soltec pergola – installation

Soltec designs its pergolas for DIY installation – or leaves it up to you to hire a non-affiliated contractor. By purchasing the product, you agree you “have the skills, capabilities, tools, and staff to install Soltec products properly… according to Soltec’s instruction manual… local regulations and best practice standards.”

Soltec pergola – warranty

Soltec offers a minimal warranty:

  • Pergola structure – 5 years
  • Electronic components (motors, fabric, blinds, panels, electronics) – 2 years
  • Lights – 1 year

The warranty is void with improper use or installation or in salty, corrosive, or other damaging environments.

 

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StruXure Pergolas

StruXure louvered aluminum pergolas are made in America by AZEK Company Inc., a leading manufacturer of low-maintenance, sustainable outdoor living products based in Chicago. StruXure Denver, Denver’s exclusive StruXure dealer, professionally installs StruXure pergolas throughout the region, helping area home and business owners bring their dream outdoor living designs to reality. StruXure pergolas offer many advantages over Soltec pergolas:

StruXure pergolas – functionality

StruXure bioclimatic pergolas deliver precise temperature control. You can rotate louvers up to 170 degrees to any position, dialing in the ideal amount of sun, shade, ventilation, or shelter with the push of a button. Fully closing louvers activates the built-in gutter system, which is designed to handle even the heaviest Denver rains, hail, wind, and snow, ensuring year-round comfort.

StruXure pergolas – customization

StruXure offers freestanding and attached pergolas in custom sizing with no maximum. Choose from six standard colors, custom shades, or faux wood. Create a sleek, minimalist design or a more traditional look with custom trim and columns. Control your pergola using solar or electric power via remote, the Somfy MyLink mobile app, pair with home automation or integrate weather sensors for on-demand response to rain, wind, snow, and ice. Accessorize with lights, fans, heaters, TVs and speakers, motorized curtains, and power outlets, enhancing comfort and versatility.

StruXure pergolas – durability

StruXure pergolas feature a fully extruded aluminum construction and premium AkzoNobel powder coating for minimal maintenance. They’re built to withstand harsh marine and poolside environments, reflect intense UV light, handle hurricane-force winds, resist denting from hail, and hold heavy snow loads with fully closed louvers, providing a lifetime of low maintenance use.

 

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StruXure pergolas – installation

Unlike Soltec pergolas, which put installation burdens and warranty compliance on your shoulders, StruXure pergolas include professional installation. StruXure Denver handles everything from HOA approval and permitting to ordering and building your pergola. We’ve installed hundreds of motorized louvered roof systems across the region. Our installation team can expertly manage any installation challenge, ensuring a smooth, timely setup.

StruXure pergolas – warranty

StruXure offers an industry-leading transferrable warranty, including:

  • Lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects
  • 15-year warranty on structural components (posts, gutters, louvers, beams)
  • 10-year warranty on manually operated systems
  • 5-year warranty on power components

Which is Better – StruXure Pergolas or Soltec Pergolas?.

StruXure adjustable aluminum pergolas outperform Soltec pergolas in design, versatility, and durability. Greater louver range-of-motion paired with app-driven programming and automation give you more control over your outdoor environment. The capacity to withstand Denver area wind gusts, hailstorms, and snow ensures lasting use. Backed by a warranty that’s second to none, our pergolas deliver on your outdoor living investment.

Invest in the Most Durable, Versatile Patio Shelter Available

When it comes to Soltec pergolas compared to StruXure pergolas, StruXure is the clear leader. Don’t settle for less. Contact StruXure Denver at 303-500-6669 to learn more about StruXure’s luxury louvered roof systems or to schedule a design consultation today.

 


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