Website: www.theluxurypergola.com If you're in the market for an aluminum pergola, there are a lot of different options, prices, and categories. Today we cover them.
The Hansø pergolas (and many other "Scandinavian Designed" pergolas like PergoLux or Purple Leaf) are a Chinese product named a Starry pergola. The company just drop ships these out of China and to your door. If you're looking for that quality product, just buy a Mirador and pocket the extra $2,000+ or buy something from Luxury Pergola. Hansø just takes all that extra margin for doing nothing and throws it into marketing, which is why you see them as Ads on Google. 8 months ago, Hansø sold their product for $9,000 and my neighbor bought one. He wasn't pleased when he watched this video and saw what he was really getting. I bought one of these Luxury Pergolas from this family a few months back. Absolutely rock solid. I was surprised when I was unloading the truck. 1,800 lbs sounds like a lot, but when its 9 feet over your head, it's even more impressive. It's a $30-50k product from Struxure for 1/3 of the price.
@@IllusiveMan343 it seems so. I'd research a Starry Pergola. From what we've been told by a prior customer, this is what is being sold but with a markup and some marketing. They send out the Starry install manual with their pergola. That plus the look of the Starry product is how we're under the impression that is the product under a different brand name. I'd look to Home Depot.
@@IllusiveMan343 Good question. I answer it in this video. That Starry product is in category 1 of the video. Ours is in Category #3, Weight and load resistance and durability over time. For example, that product weighs about 350 lbs when ours is 1,800 lbs for the same size unit. The video should explain the rest! Give us a call too if you have questions
This is an absolutely awesome video, with just an insane amount of information. Should have a zillion likes. Thanks a lot for making it. I've been pergola shopping on and off for years, and I've found the whole space really opaque. You 10x'ed by knowledge in 9 minutes. (Also, as someone with a sorrara pergola that toppled in the wind and is now scrap metal... yes, the wind resistance leaves something to be desired.)
Glad you liked it! Unfortunately, that is a lesson typically learned after purchase. Let us know if you have any questions also that we didn't explain!
Investigating potentially adding a pergola over our parking pad and I did a double take when I started this video, thought I accidentally clicked on a watch review! Good info here, appreciated
I’m glad you found it helpful! We’ve been around for a while so we are happy to discuss your needs. Whether you go with us or not, it’s always good to be educated on the options.
That makes a lot of sense. Sounds like durability is going to be key! We also have a video going over different pergola materials that can be found here: Which Pergola Materials Are Best? czcams.com/video/cOfJeE6NoVk/video.html Long story short, price is the biggest difference.
I understand what you are saying about the gutter system except it seems this mean it could direct more water towards my house if, the pergola is next to my home.
The water drains out of a single post on our system. We always recommend placing that post away from the house to make sure the water is directed properly.
There are several differences. The largest has to do with where it is manufactured and the thickness of the aluminum, which is a factor of longevity. Most pergolas that can withstand normal weather in the USA need to be about 800lbs minimum and anchored with thick steel base plates to be able to handle snow and wind. Most of those pergolas are 350lbs with base plate connections that are holding on by just the withdrawal load of the screws in the posts. Ours is a commerically rated product, typically sold for about $30,000-$50,000 just direct to consumer. If you give us a call we can give more insight!
Can you insulate the inside of the louvers with expanding spray foam, for heat resistance and keeping bugs and critters out? Is you dealer have a retailer In Arizona?
Hello, if you want to shoot spray foam in the louvers, you can go for it. The end caps do a good job of keeping out any bugs or critters. We do not have a retailer in Arizona, although you can get the units on our site and we ship to Arizona: theluxurypergola.com
It looks like an earlier iteration of the Struxure product or at least an off shoot of a similar design. Not sure about how it's built, but that's how it seems.
Curious on possibilities in adding something like your pergolas to our wedding rental business what are your thoughts on adaptation to a trailer setup for portability?
That’s a great idea. We have contractors who love our pergolas that do this for home shows and outdoor shows to show off the product. It is definitely possible. We don’t make them that way ourselves, but I’m sure I could put you in contact with someone who modified it for that purpose.
We don't do installations ourselves. We sell the product direct to consumer as a DIY product. We do have a partnership with Mr. Handyman nationally, who can quote an installation in your area.
It is feasible and has been sold that way with this product, but we don't sell it that way as a kit. When someone purchases our pergola, it always ships as a freestanding product. If you want to talk more, you're welcome to contact us through our website or our phone number on the website!
Sealed bearings don't fail very often from this type of application. Sealed bearings are used in bicycle bottom brackets and last hundreds of thousands of revolutions in the hardest of environments. And if they do fail. they are very cheap to replace. They can also be serviced (but it's usually cheaper to just replace them. I assume you are an engineer and probably know all of this but are marketing the fact that you don't use sealed bearings.
That is true on revolutions. The concern with this application is the fact that it is exposed to the elements year round. Consistent exposure to freeze and thaw as well as salt air present the largest concerns and problems with these sealed bearings as they will be inert and exposed. While they can be replaced. The hassle and cost of calling a contractor to replace 50-100 of these specifically made bearings frequently would be a question for the homeowner.
We have heard of Renson. The product seems to fit the classic european design for this aluminum pergola category, which means the posts have seams that run the length of the pergola. I don't know much of the strength outside of the aesthetics though, so I can't speak to that.
I didn't hear you mention Pergolux. I've been to your site and am possibly interested in a super-pergola of (3) 10x13 units making a 10x39 super but I'm concerned this will cost a small fortune.
@@opher0226 Thanks for reaching out. Please give us a call to discus your project. We may need to get creative, but at first glance you will almost certainly need 2.
Sounds like I will need to spend at least $10 - 15 K for about 12ft x 15ft louvered system. Is that right? If so WOW, that is a lot of money, even more than the cost of my deck.
That is correct for our version. obviously double for an installed version. They typically can cost more than a deck just because of the materials. Wood and Plastics (like composite decks) are relatively cheap to produce. Aluminum mined, melted, extruded into a specific shape, powder coated and then cut to size adds to the material cost. Hopefully I explained that in the video. Not the right product for everyone by any means, but certainly 1,500 lbs of aluminum costs us quite a bit.
Shipping to Japan would be tricky. We've shipped outside of the continental US, but it gets tricky. Reach out to us and we can discuss how we could work together on that. theluxurypergola.com/pages/contact
There isn't a one size fits all answer for that. It is heavily dependent on your state or city. We always recommend asking your local building department. If you want to see what your wind/snow load requirements are for a permanent structure, you can look here: hazards.atcouncil.org/ Make sure you use the value for "ASCE 7-10, Risk Category II". This will give you a good idea of what the requirements are with the unit closed tight (open is irrelevant).
What are your thoughts on the Hansø version?
The Hansø pergolas (and many other "Scandinavian Designed" pergolas like PergoLux or Purple Leaf) are a Chinese product named a Starry pergola. The company just drop ships these out of China and to your door. If you're looking for that quality product, just buy a Mirador and pocket the extra $2,000+ or buy something from Luxury Pergola. Hansø just takes all that extra margin for doing nothing and throws it into marketing, which is why you see them as Ads on Google. 8 months ago, Hansø sold their product for $9,000 and my neighbor bought one. He wasn't pleased when he watched this video and saw what he was really getting. I bought one of these Luxury Pergolas from this family a few months back. Absolutely rock solid. I was surprised when I was unloading the truck. 1,800 lbs sounds like a lot, but when its 9 feet over your head, it's even more impressive. It's a $30-50k product from Struxure for 1/3 of the price.
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@@IllusiveMan343 it seems so. I'd research a Starry Pergola. From what we've been told by a prior customer, this is what is being sold but with a markup and some marketing. They send out the Starry install manual with their pergola. That plus the look of the Starry product is how we're under the impression that is the product under a different brand name. I'd look to Home Depot.
@@theluxurypergola How does that differ from what you group is selling?
@@IllusiveMan343 Good question. I answer it in this video. That Starry product is in category 1 of the video. Ours is in Category #3, Weight and load resistance and durability over time. For example, that product weighs about 350 lbs when ours is 1,800 lbs for the same size unit. The video should explain the rest! Give us a call too if you have questions
This is great vid!!
Fantastic overview. Thank you
Glad you liked it!
Your marketing strategy is top notch. I’ll buy one of these this summer!
Thank you and we look forward to working with you!
This is an absolutely awesome video, with just an insane amount of information. Should have a zillion likes. Thanks a lot for making it. I've been pergola shopping on and off for years, and I've found the whole space really opaque. You 10x'ed by knowledge in 9 minutes. (Also, as someone with a sorrara pergola that toppled in the wind and is now scrap metal... yes, the wind resistance leaves something to be desired.)
Glad you liked it! Unfortunately, that is a lesson typically learned after purchase. Let us know if you have any questions also that we didn't explain!
@@theluxurypergola can the posts be cut down so that they can be mounted over stone pillars. I have a seating wall with pillars on the corners
Investigating potentially adding a pergola over our parking pad and I did a double take when I started this video, thought I accidentally clicked on a watch review! Good info here, appreciated
Hahaha not this time! Good luck!
Alunotec seems solid and of good quality. Can you please give a more detailed feedback? thank you
Please post a video on how to build a deck for a future pergola install. Thanks!
I really appreciate your video. I'm in the market for one but am trying to decide which company should I select
I’m glad you found it helpful! We’ve been around for a while so we are happy to discuss your needs. Whether you go with us or not, it’s always good to be educated on the options.
Thanks for the video. I’m in the process of deciding on aluminum or wood. The winds where I live easily go over 60 mph.
That makes a lot of sense. Sounds like durability is going to be key! We also have a video going over different pergola materials that can be found here:
Which Pergola Materials Are Best?
czcams.com/video/cOfJeE6NoVk/video.html
Long story short, price is the biggest difference.
I understand what you are saying about the gutter system except it seems this mean it could direct more water towards my house if, the pergola is next to my home.
The water drains out of a single post on our system. We always recommend placing that post away from the house to make sure the water is directed properly.
Thoughts on Purple Leaf Pergolas?
Product looks awesome! How do the materials differ from a 4k aluminum pergola?
There are several differences. The largest has to do with where it is manufactured and the thickness of the aluminum, which is a factor of longevity. Most pergolas that can withstand normal weather in the USA need to be about 800lbs minimum and anchored with thick steel base plates to be able to handle snow and wind. Most of those pergolas are 350lbs with base plate connections that are holding on by just the withdrawal load of the screws in the posts. Ours is a commerically rated product, typically sold for about $30,000-$50,000 just direct to consumer. If you give us a call we can give more insight!
Can you insulate the inside of the louvers with expanding spray foam, for heat resistance and keeping bugs and critters out? Is you dealer have a retailer In Arizona?
Hello, if you want to shoot spray foam in the louvers, you can go for it. The end caps do a good job of keeping out any bugs or critters.
We do not have a retailer in Arizona, although you can get the units on our site and we ship to Arizona: theluxurypergola.com
Any thoughts on Suncoast Built? Seems similar to yours.
It looks like an earlier iteration of the Struxure product or at least an off shoot of a similar design. Not sure about how it's built, but that's how it seems.
Can I buy it in England
Curious on possibilities in adding something like your pergolas to our wedding rental business what are your thoughts on adaptation to a trailer setup for portability?
That’s a great idea. We have contractors who love our pergolas that do this for home shows and outdoor shows to show off the product. It is definitely possible. We don’t make them that way ourselves, but I’m sure I could put you in contact with someone who modified it for that purpose.
Do you do installation as well, and where are you located, can someone take a look at a roof deck space for a quote, we are located in Chicago?
We don't do installations ourselves. We sell the product direct to consumer as a DIY product. We do have a partnership with Mr. Handyman nationally, who can quote an installation in your area.
Would it be possible to attach the pergola tie beams to a facia and avoid the columns?
It is feasible and has been sold that way with this product, but we don't sell it that way as a kit. When someone purchases our pergola, it always ships as a freestanding product. If you want to talk more, you're welcome to contact us through our website or our phone number on the website!
Sealed bearings don't fail very often from this type of application. Sealed bearings are used in bicycle bottom brackets and last hundreds of thousands of revolutions in the hardest of environments. And if they do fail. they are very cheap to replace. They can also be serviced (but it's usually cheaper to just replace them. I assume you are an engineer and probably know all of this but are marketing the fact that you don't use sealed bearings.
That is true on revolutions. The concern with this application is the fact that it is exposed to the elements year round. Consistent exposure to freeze and thaw as well as salt air present the largest concerns and problems with these sealed bearings as they will be inert and exposed.
While they can be replaced. The hassle and cost of calling a contractor to replace 50-100 of these specifically made bearings frequently would be a question for the homeowner.
What are you thoughts on Hanso? They are located in Delaware. About 13k for 13x19
We have only seen their profile on the BBB and their marketing. We’ve yet to see the product in person to compare
@@theluxurypergola I'd be curious as well what your thoughts are
Hansel 13 x 19 pergola only weighs 300 lb vs luxury pergola 12 x 19 pergola weighs 1800 lb. You only get what you pay for!
Are you familiar with Renson? Curious to hear what you think of that manufacturer if you have any experience with them.
We have heard of Renson. The product seems to fit the classic european design for this aluminum pergola category, which means the posts have seams that run the length of the pergola. I don't know much of the strength outside of the aesthetics though, so I can't speak to that.
Do you have a distributor in Canada or do you ship to Canada?
We don't ship our kits yet to Canada, only the continental United States.
I didn't hear you mention Pergolux. I've been to your site and am possibly interested in a super-pergola of (3) 10x13 units making a 10x39 super but I'm concerned this will cost a small fortune.
For your 10x39, feel free to give us a call! I have a few ideas to get this done without needing 3 units. 317-597-2545
Similar question, I have an 11"x29"2' space adjacent to the back of the house and unsure what we can do, do I need to buy 2?
@@opher0226 Thanks for reaching out. Please give us a call to discus your project. We may need to get creative, but at first glance you will almost certainly need 2.
Have you compared the BonPergola?
I’m curious about this too
Sounds like I will need to spend at least $10 - 15 K for about 12ft x 15ft louvered system. Is that right? If so WOW, that is a lot of money, even more than the cost of my deck.
That is correct for our version. obviously double for an installed version. They typically can cost more than a deck just because of the materials. Wood and Plastics (like composite decks) are relatively cheap to produce. Aluminum mined, melted, extruded into a specific shape, powder coated and then cut to size adds to the material cost. Hopefully I explained that in the video. Not the right product for everyone by any means, but certainly 1,500 lbs of aluminum costs us quite a bit.
Available in Australia?
At the moment, we only sell the product in the continental United States.
Such a shame. Thanks for taking the time to reply
do you ship to japan?
Shipping to Japan would be tricky. We've shipped outside of the continental US, but it gets tricky. Reach out to us and we can discuss how we could work together on that.
theluxurypergola.com/pages/contact
Sigh so much for the Costco Pergolas ... that low wind load is a no go. 😞
Why my video nobody go to watch ?
do Pergolas require permits
There isn't a one size fits all answer for that. It is heavily dependent on your state or city. We always recommend asking your local building department.
If you want to see what your wind/snow load requirements are for a permanent structure, you can look here: hazards.atcouncil.org/
Make sure you use the value for "ASCE 7-10, Risk Category II".
This will give you a good idea of what the requirements are with the unit closed tight (open is irrelevant).
i am so tired of cheap gazebos that keep ripping and collapsing. I need a good solid pergola.
Give us a call!