The Luxury Pergola vs Hansø
Both brands sell aluminum louvered pergola kits direct to your door. One is custom-built in the USA with 69% more aluminum per square foot. The other is manufactured in Foshan, China and ships in fixed sizes. Same category — very different engineering.
6063-T6 Aircraft-Grade Aluminum
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Lifetime Transferable Warranty
Hansø Looks Great on Instagram. Here's What the Spec Sheet Says.
Hansø has nailed the branding. Clean website. Strong Instagram presence. Attractive price point. We get why it catches your eye.
But a pergola sits outside for decades. It needs to handle wind, snow, heat, UV, and whatever your climate throws at it. This page compares what's actually inside both products — materials, deflection standards, warranty terms, and delivery reality.
Where Hansø wins, we say so.
The Difference is Clear
The Luxury Pergola vs. Hanso
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By the Numbers
Two brands. Two very different approaches to building an aluminum louvered pergola.
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By the Numbers
Two brands. Two very different approaches to building an aluminum louvered pergola.
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How Much Does a Hansø Pergola Cost?
Hansø offers two product lines at different price points:
Pro+ Line. The entry-level model uses 6005-T5 aluminum and starts around $6,139 for a 10×10 — but that's for a manual crank. Motorized operation is an upgrade. A motorized 10×13 Pro+ runs approximately $8,925. Fixed sizes only — 4 options.
Master+ Line. The premium model uses 6063-T6 aluminum (same grade as ours) and starts at $11,950 for a 10×10. The 13×13 Master+ is $14,950. Eight fixed sizes available.
White-Glove Installation. Available for $3,450 on top of the kit price.
The Luxury Pergola 10×13. $18,583, custom-built to your exact dimensions, motorized standard, factory-direct from the USA.
The gap is roughly $3,600 over the Master+ 13×13 or $9,600 over the Pro+ 10×13. The rest of this page explains exactly what that difference buys you in materials, engineering, and long-term performance.
Feature-by-Feature: The Luxury Pergola vs Hansø
Both Hansø models included where specs differ. Every claim is publicly verifiable.
| Feature | The Luxury Pergola | Hansø |
|---|---|---|
| Deflection Standard | ✓ L/180 — Minimal Flex Under Load | ✗ L/60 — 3× More Allowable Flex |
| Louver Construction | ✓ Tri-Vault® Dual-Wall, Dead-Air Insulated — Every Build | ✓ Pro+: Single-Wall | Master+: Dual-Wall |
| Structural Weight (10×10) | ✓ 968 lbs — 69% More Aluminum | ✗ ~573 lbs |
| Aluminum Grade | ✓ 6063-T6 Aircraft-Grade | ✗ Pro+: 6005-T5 | Master+: 6063-T6 |
| Wind Rating | ✓ 200+ mph (Category 5 Hurricane) | ✓ Pro+: 72 mph | Master+: 165 mph |
| Snow Load | ✓ Up to 15,000 lbs | ✓ Pro+: 25 PSF (Below Code in Many Northern States) | Master+: 62 PSF |
| Warranty | ✓ Lifetime Transferable — Every Component | ✗ 10-Year Limited (Not Transferable) |
| Manufacturing | ✓ Company-Owned US Facility | ✗ Office: Carlsbad, CA | Factory: Foshan, China (Guangdong Greenawn Tech.) |
| Base Louver Control | ✓ Motorized Standard — Every Build | ✗ Manual Crank Base — Motor Is Upgrade |
| Custom Sizing | ✓ To the Half Inch — Any Dimension | ✗ Fixed Sizes Only (4 standard, 8 in Master+) |
| Delivery Time | ✓ Ships from US — Weeks, Not Months | ✗ 12–26 Weeks Quoted (Some Customers Report Longer) |
| Engineering Stamps | ✓ Available for Permit Filing | ✗ Not Available |
| Powder Coat Finish | ✓ ElectroLayer® Architectural-Grade | ✗ Standard Powder Coat (Master+: 2× Thickness) |
| Motor Noise | ✓ WhisprTech® — Near-Silent Operation | ✗ Standard Motor |
| Smart Controls | ✓ Bond Bridge Pro + Breeze Pro Sensor | ✗ Remote Control Only |
| Colors | ✓ Black, White, Bronze, Stone | ✗ Dark Gray or White Only |
| Drainage System | ✓ SureDrain® — Single-Post Internal Channel | ✓ Integrated Gutter System |
| Installation Options | ✓ DIY Kit or Any Local Contractor | ✓ DIY or HandyBuddy Install ($3,450, Select Areas Only) |
| Wall-Mount Option | ✓ Freestanding or Wall-Mounted | ✓ Freestanding or Wall-Mounted |
| Starting Price (Kit) | ✓ From $18,583 (10×13, custom-built) | ✓ Pro+: ~$8,925 (10×13) | Master+: $14,950 (13×13) |
The Price Gap Is Real. Here's What It Buys You.
Yes, Hansø costs less. No spin required.
Our 10×13 is $18,583 — motorized standard. The Hansø Pro+ 10×13 is around $8,925 with motor (their base price is manual crank). The Master+ 13×13 — with 30% more coverage area — is $14,950. The gap is $3,600–$9,600 depending on the model.
Here's what the price tag doesn't tell you: our 10×10 weighs 968 lbs. Hansø's weighs 573 lbs. That's 69% more aluminum in every beam, louver, and post. That extra material is where L/180 deflection, insulated louver construction, 200+ mph wind ratings, and 15,000 lbs of snow load capacity come from.
Deflection matters most for longevity. L/60 means the structure can flex three times more under load. On a 13-foot span, that's up to 2.6 inches of visible bow versus under an inch at L/180. Flex causes fatigue, loosens hardware, and shortens the life of the structure.
If you're in a mild climate with light wind and no snow, Hansø's Pro+ may serve you fine. If you need a structure that stays rigid through real weather for 20+ years, the material difference is what you're paying for.
ELECTROLAYER® FINISH
A Finish Built for Year 20, Not Just Day One
TRI-VAULT® LOUVERS
Single-Wall vs Dual-Wall. Feel the Difference in August.
69% MORE ALUMINUM
Pick It Up. You'll Know Immediately.
SUREDRAIN® SYSTEM
One Exit Point. Zero Surprise Waterfalls.
SNOW LOAD & BUILDING CODES
25 PSF Doesn't Pass Code in Half the Country.
Where Hansø Has the Edge
We're not going to pretend Hansø doesn't have real advantages. If a comparison page won't tell you where the other side wins, you probably shouldn't trust anything else on the page either.
Lower Entry Price. The Pro+ starts around $6,139 for a 10×10 manual kit. Even the Master+ 13×13 at $14,950 is meaningfully less than our 10×13 at $18,583. If budget is your top priority and you're in a mild climate, that gap is real.
These are real advantages. The question is whether a lower price point with L/60 deflection, single-wall louvers on the base model, 69% less aluminum, manual crank base, no engineering stamps, and a 10-year limited warranty meets your requirements — or whether the engineering difference justifies the gap.
Hansø Pergola Review: An Honest Assessment
After competing alongside Hansø for years, here's our honest take: they've built an impressive brand. The marketing is polished, the social presence is strong, and the price point makes aluminum louvered pergolas accessible to buyers who might not otherwise consider the category. They also use the tagline "America's #1 Most Popular Pergola" — though we haven't found a third-party source or industry ranking behind the claim.
The Master+ uses 6063-T6 aluminum — the same alloy grade we use — and the product looks good when installed. For mild climates with minimal wind and snow loading, the Master+ is a functional louvered pergola at a lower price point. Worth noting: the base Hansø model is manual crank — motorized operation is an upgrade, not standard.
Where Hansø falls short is on engineering, transparency, and the buying experience. The Pro+ uses single-wall louvers while the Master+ has dual-wall. Both meet an L/60 deflection standard — three times more allowable flex than our L/180. The Pro+ is rated at 25 PSF snow load, which fails building code in many northern states. Engineering stamps aren't available for permit filing. US Customs import records confirm the product is manufactured by Guangdong Greenawn Tech. Co., Ltd in Foshan, China — despite the brand name's Scandinavian appearance.
Recent buyer reviews from 2025 and 2026 raise consistent concerns about delivery timelines stretching well beyond the quoted 12–26 weeks, with some customers reporting 7+ month waits and missing components on arrival. Multiple Reddit threads and Google reviews document difficulty reaching customer service by phone. The Better Business Bureau has received complaints about responsiveness.
The product can serve its purpose in mild conditions. The buying experience has been inconsistent. Do your homework before ordering.
Verified: Hansø Imports from China
US Customs shipping records confirm that Hansø Home imports its pergolas from Guangdong Greenawn Tech. Co., Ltd in Guangdong, China. US Customs records show their product line ships via ocean freight from a Chinese factory to US ports.
See the US Customs Import Records →Source: ImportGenius (US Customs data). Free account may be required to view full records.
Let's Do the Math
Three options for a louvered pergola. One weighs 69% more. The engineering shows why.
What Does the Extra $3,600–$9,600 Get You?
- 69% more aluminum (968 lbs vs 573 lbs at 10×10)
- L/180 deflection standard (3× stricter than Hansø's L/60)
- Tri-Vault® dual-wall louvers with dead-air insulation layer (every build, not just premium tier)
- 200+ mph wind rating (Category 5 Hurricane)
- Up to 15,000 lbs snow load capacity
- ElectroLayer® architectural-grade powder coat
- Custom sizing to the half inch (not locked into 4–8 fixed sizes)
- Lifetime transferable warranty (not 10-year limited)
- US manufacturing with weeks-not-months delivery
- 4 color options (not 2)
- WhisprTech® near-silent operation
- SureDrain® single-post drainage
- Motorized louvers standard (not a manual crank upgrade)
- Engineering stamps available for permit filing
The cheapest pergola is the one you never replace. L/180 means our structure stays rigid where theirs flexes — and flex is what causes long-term fatigue and loosened hardware. The deflection standard is the spec that tells you the most about how a structure ages over decades.
What Homeowners Say After Installing
Real customers. Real installations. Real savings.
"We originally ordered from another brand and had a frustrating experience with delays and shipping. After canceling that order, we went with The Luxury Pergola — our order shipped way faster than expected and before you knew it we had an amazing addition to our backyard."
"I had paid for a different pergola at a cheaper price and canceled it 18 hours afterwards to buy this one. Best decision I made as this was so much better quality."
"Some of my neighbors have units from the other guys, and the quality of The Luxury Pergola is a giant step above."
Installed Across the Country
From DIY weekenders to professional contractors — see what our customers have built.
Choose The Luxury Pergola If...
Picture this: it's a Saturday evening, six years from now. You press a button and the louvers rotate silently open. Your pergola looks exactly like it did the day you installed it — no faded finish, no sagging beams, no loose hardware. Your neighbor asks where you got it. That's what you're building toward.
You need custom dimensions. Your patio is 11'4" × 15'6"? That's exactly what we'll build. Hansø offers fixed sizes only.
You care about structural rigidity. L/180 deflection means the structure stays rigid under wind and snow. L/60 allows 3× more flex. Our 200+ mph wind rating and 15,000 lb snow load capacity exist because of 69% more aluminum in every structural member.
You want insulated louver comfort. Tri-Vault® louvers include a dead-air insulation layer that actively blocks heat transfer — the underside stays noticeably cooler in summer. Standard dual-wall construction doesn't include this insulating barrier.
You want US manufacturing and fast delivery. Shipped from our facility in weeks. Not months.
You need a permit. We provide engineering stamps for permit filing in any jurisdiction. Hansø does not.
You're building for 30+ years. Lifetime transferable warranty on every component, no time limit. Motorized louvers standard on every build. Hansø gives you 10 years and a manual crank base.
Choose Hansø If...
Honest advice — even when it doesn't benefit us:
Budget is your top priority. The Pro+ starts around $6,000. If you're in a mild climate and don't need heavy-weather performance, it's a functional pergola at a lower price.
You're OK with overseas shipping and longer lead times. If a 12–26+ week timeline works for your project, it's not a dealbreaker.
A standard size fits your space. If Hansø's 4–8 preset sizes happen to work, the custom sizing limitation doesn't affect you.
You want the Master+ for a mild-climate patio. In areas with light wind and no snow, L/60 deflection matters less. The Master+ uses the same aluminum grade and may perform adequately for a covered patio in mild conditions.
Hansø Pergola — Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before choosing between Hansø and The Luxury Pergola.
Where are Hansø pergolas made?
Hansø has an office in Carlsbad, California, but their pergolas are manufactured in China. US Customs import records show shipments from Guangdong Greenawn Tech. Co., Ltd in Foshan, Guangdong province. The company's US entity is Hanso Home Inc., registered in Delaware.
Many quality products are manufactured overseas. If manufacturing origin matters to you, verify directly with Hansø before purchasing. The Luxury Pergola is manufactured in our company-owned facility in the United States.
Is Hansø pergola legit?
Hansø is a real company that sells aluminum louvered pergola kits. The product exists and customers do eventually receive it. However, several things are worth knowing: the product is manufactured in Foshan, China (confirmed by US Customs records) despite the brand's Scandinavian-sounding name. The base model is manual crank — motorized louvers are an upgrade. Their "America's #1 Most Popular Pergola" claim is self-reported with no third-party source.
Recent buyer reviews from 2025 and 2026 raise consistent concerns about delivery timelines — multiple customers report waiting 7+ months, well beyond the quoted 12–26 weeks. Reddit threads and Google reviews document difficulty reaching customer service by phone. The BBB has received complaints. The product generally receives positive marks for appearance once assembled, but the buying experience has been inconsistent. Verify current lead times and read recent reviews before ordering.
Is Hansø better than The Luxury Pergola?
It depends on your priorities. If budget is your primary concern and you're in a mild climate with minimal wind and snow, Hansø's lower price point is a real advantage — the Pro+ starts around $6,139 for a 10×10 manual kit.
If you need custom sizing, heavy-weather performance, a permit-ready structure with engineering stamps, or a lifetime warranty, The Luxury Pergola's 69% more aluminum, L/180 deflection, Tri-Vault® insulated louver construction, and US manufacturing represent a different tier of engineering. Both products serve different buyers. This page covers the full comparison — specs, pricing, delivery, and warranty — so you can decide based on facts, not marketing.
What's the difference between Hansø Pro+ and Master+?
Significantly different products at different price points. The Pro+ uses 6005-T5 aluminum (a lower structural alloy) with basic specs — 72 mph wind rating, 8–25 PSF snow load, and starts around $6,139 for a 10×10. The Master+ uses 6063-T6 aluminum (same grade as The Luxury Pergola), is rated at 165 mph wind and 62 PSF snow, and starts at $11,950.
The Pro+ uses single-wall louvers; the Master+ steps up to dual-wall. Both carry a 10-year limited warranty. The Master+ is the more direct competitor to The Luxury Pergola — but even at that tier, our L/180 deflection standard, Tri-Vault® dead-air insulated louvers, 69% more aluminum, and lifetime transferable warranty represent a meaningful engineering gap.
What does deflection standard mean and why does it matter?
Deflection standard measures how much a structural beam can bend under load. L/180 means the beam can flex no more than 1/180th of its span length. L/60 means it can flex 1/60th — three times more.
On a 13-foot beam, that's the difference between less than 0.9 inches of flex (L/180) and up to 2.6 inches (L/60). More flex means more stress on connections, more hardware loosening over time, and more long-term fatigue.
A structure built to L/180 stays visibly rigid under heavy snow or wind. A structure built to L/60 can bow noticeably under the same conditions. Both may survive the load — but one ages gracefully and one doesn't.
Why is The Luxury Pergola more expensive than Hansø?
Material and engineering. Our 10×10 weighs 968 lbs — Hansø's weighs 573 lbs. That's 69% more aluminum in every beam, post, and louver. More material means Tri-Vault® dual-wall louvers with dead-air insulation on every build, L/180 deflection instead of L/60, 200+ mph wind ratings, and 15,000 lbs of snow load capacity.
ElectroLayer® architectural-grade powder coat costs more than standard coating. US manufacturing costs more than overseas. And our lifetime transferable warranty represents a commitment that a 10-year limited warranty doesn't. The $3,600–$9,600 difference reflects real differences in what's inside the box.
How long does Hansø take to deliver?
Hansø quotes 12–26 weeks depending on the model, with the Master+ at the longer end. However, recent buyer reviews from 2025 suggest actual timelines often exceed those estimates significantly. Multiple customers report waits of 6–7+ months, with limited communication during the waiting period. Some reviews cite missing components that required additional weeks to resolve.
The Luxury Pergola ships from our US facility with typical lead times measured in weeks, not months. We provide tracking information and direct phone support throughout the process.
Can I get custom sizing from Hansø?
No. Hansø offers fixed standard sizes only — 4 sizes for the Pro+, 8 sizes for the Master+. The largest is 13×26. If you need 11'4" × 15'6", or any non-standard dimension, Hansø can't build it.
We manufacture every pergola to your exact dimensions, to the half inch, with no maximum size limit.
Is the Hansø Master+ as good as The Luxury Pergola?
The Master+ uses the same aluminum grade (6063-T6) and is rated for 165 mph wind and 62 PSF snow. It has dual-wall louvers — but without the dead-air insulation layer in our Tri-Vault® design — and meets an L/60 deflection standard (ours is L/180), weighs 69% less at the same size, uses standard powder coating (we use ElectroLayer® architectural-grade), carries a 10-year limited warranty (ours is lifetime transferable), and offers no custom sizing. Engineering stamps for permit filing are not available.
In a mild climate where one of their standard sizes fits your space, the Master+ is a functional pergola. If you need custom sizing, heavy-weather performance, permit-ready engineering, or a structure built to last 30+ years without flex-related fatigue, the engineering gap matters.
What does Hansø's 'America's #1 Most Popular Pergola' claim mean?
Hansø uses this tagline in their marketing, but we haven't found a third-party source, industry ranking, or independent market study behind it. For context, Pergolux has roughly double Hansø's branded search volume according to SEMrush data. It appears to be a marketing line rather than a verified ranking.
We'd rather point you to our 4.9/5 Trustpilot rating with 141+ verified reviews and let the specs do the talking.
Does Hansø come with motorized louvers standard?
No. Hansø's base model uses a manual crank to operate the louvers. Motorized operation is an upgrade that adds cost. When comparing prices, make sure you're comparing motorized-to-motorized — Hansø's advertised starting prices are often for the manual crank version.
Every Luxury Pergola build includes motorized louver operation as standard. No upgrade required.
Does a Hansø pergola meet building codes in snow states?
The Hansø Pro+ is rated at 25 PSF (pounds per square foot) snow load. Many northern US states — including Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Colorado, Vermont, and New Hampshire — require 30–40+ PSF for permanent outdoor structures. A structure that doesn't meet local code cannot get a building permit, and installing without a permit creates liability for the homeowner at point of resale.
The Master+ is rated at 62 PSF, which is more appropriate for northern climates. However, Hansø does not provide engineering stamps for permit filing. The Luxury Pergola's dual-wall construction is rated for high snow loads, and we provide engineering stamps for permit applications in any jurisdiction.
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Custom-built to your exact dimensions. Dual-wall insulated louvers. ElectroLayer® architectural-grade finish. L/180 deflection. 200+ mph wind rating. Up to 15,000 lbs snow load. Lifetime warranty on every component. Factory-direct from our US facility.
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