If you see a nice pergola in someone’s backyard, you might feel jealous. Maybe it will be the incentive for you to buy one. You can build one from a kit or create one from scratch.
You might feel like a motorized pergola is the best option. This is a particular kind of pergola that has several noteworthy features. We’ll take some time to discuss the most noteworthy ones now.
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An Automated Reaction to Sunlight
There are some pergolas these days that come with sensors. They can tell by the sun that’s beating down on the pergola what time of day it is.
If you buy one of these ones with automated features, then it can change the roof’s configuration depending on the temperature. That way, the pergola will always stay nice and cool if you want to go out there in the morning, afternoon, or evening to use it.
The Remote Control Option
However, you do not necessarily need to use automated smart features for your motorized pergola. Instead, you can change the roof’s configuration with a remote control.
Usually, the ones with remote controls come from a kit, though you might set one up that you build from scratch if your DIY skills are better than most. You may also hire a contractor to build it for you if you have an idea in mind and can work out the blueprint with them.
The idea with the remote control is that you use it to set up the pergola the way you want at any particular moment. The remote might turn the lights down or turn on some music if you configured the pergola with a sound system.
Automation for Wind and Rain
While you can automate the pergola’s roof to adjust to strong sunlight, you can also have one that responds to other weather conditions, such as heavy rain or strong wind. If you live in a part of the country that gets violent storms, this is definitely desirable.
The sensors can tell when it’s raining hard or the wind is blowing with exceptionally strong gusts. The roof will automatically close when that happens. This will prevent there from being any costly interior damage.
Integrated LED Lighting
While some pergolas are relatively small and simple, you can also buy a larger, fancier one that is capable of holding more people. You might want this kind to have a festive, party atmosphere.
If that is what you have in mind, then getting one with an integrated LED lighting system might appeal. You can use the remote or a switch on the wall to turn on the mood lighting for cocktail hour.
Customization to Match the Rest of Your Home
Modern pergolas have more customization options, so you might choose to use materials for yours that match the rest of your home. Whether the pergola is attached or not, having the same color scheme and main building elements should make it look like a natural extension of the house.