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Louvered pergola vs traditional pergola: what’s the difference?

September 11, 2026
A traditional pergola is an open grid. A Louvano roof is motorized 0 to 120 degrees, closes on gaskets, and…
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Can a louvered pergola keep you dry in the rain?

September 11, 2026
A closed louvered roof is a watershed, not a sealed room. Louvano blades close on gaskets and drain to base…
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Dining table under a motorized aluminum louvered pergola with a remote. Concept visualization · Not a customer installation

Motorized vs manual louvered pergola: what actually changes?

September 11, 2026
A motorized roof needs a 110 to 120V run and a remote. A manual roof needs a crank you can…
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Does a motorized pergola need Wi-Fi?

September 11, 2026
A motorized roof needs power, not a home network. Louvano moves the louvers from a handheld remote. Phone apps and…
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How does a louvered pergola drain water?

September 11, 2026
Closed louvers send rain into beam gutters, then down the posts to base outlets. Open blades still leak. A gasket…
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