Pergolas that Withstand Winter
Engineered to Handle as much as 3 Feet of Snow — Far Beyond the Industry Standard.
Snow Load
What Is Snow Load - And Why Does It Matter?
Snow load is the weight of snow that builds up on a structure. If a pergola isn’t designed to handle it, winter storms can cause damage or collapse.
Most states only require 20 pounds per square foot by code. But storms in places like the Rockies or Great Lakes can easily exceed that. The Luxury Pergola is engineered far above code requirements — so you don’t have to worry when the snow starts to fall.
Building codes set the minimum, but The Luxury Pergola builds to exceed what codes require, giving you the strength and peace of mind you need when heavy snow piles up. Even in the harshest winters, The Luxury Pergola stands tall.
SEE THE DIFFERENCE
5 Inches vs 3 Feet
Most pergolas can’t handle a real winter. Some can collapse under just 5 inches of snow. The Luxury Pergola is engineered to hold up to 65 pounds per square foot — that’s about 3 feet of snow. Built to protect your outdoor investment.
Five inches of snow shouldn’t destroy your pergola. That’s why we engineered The Luxury Pergola to carry the weight of a real winter — up to 3 feet of snow, for lasting peace of mind.
BUYER BEWARE: DON'T FALL FOR THIS TRICK
The Numbers Can Be Misleading
Some pergola companies advertise that they can support 60 kilograms per square meter. Sounds strong, right? In reality, that’s only about 12–13 pounds per square foot — barely more than a few inches of snow. By using a bigger number with different units, they make it look comparable, but it’s not even close. Don’t be fooled by sneaky marketing tricks.
• The Luxury Pergola: 65 psf ≈ 3 feet of snow
• Other Pergolas: 60 kg/m² = 12 psf ≈ 5-8 inches of snow
• Other Pergolas: 60 kg/m² = 12 psf ≈ 5-8 inches of snow
peace of mind
Luxury Without Worry
You shouldn’t have to choose between style and strength. With The Luxury Pergola, you get both. A beautiful addition to your outdoor space — engineered to protect your home and family from winter’s heaviest snow.
Enjoy the beauty of a luxury pergola without sacrificing strength. The Luxury Pergola blends style and engineering so you can relax, knowing it’s built to handle winter’s worst.
heaters
Stay Warm. Enjoy Your Pergola Year-Round.
Heaters are one of the best ways to extend your pergola’s usable season. The Luxury Pergola offers professional-grade Infratech Heaters that crank out serious warmth up to 6,500 watts — enough to heat 121 square feet of outdoor space.
With The Luxury Pergola, you get professional-grade heating that transforms your pergola into a true four-season retreat.
With The Luxury Pergola, you get professional-grade heating that transforms your pergola into a true four-season retreat.
Did You Know? The average household dryer puts out about 5,000 watts of heat, or about 17% less than one of our outdoor pergola heaters.
• The Luxury Pergola's Infratech Heater: 6000W = Clothes Dryer Power
• Competitor Heaters: 1500W = Hair Dryer Power
• The Luxury Pergola's Infratech Heater: 6000W = Clothes Dryer Power
• Competitor Heaters: 1500W = Hair Dryer Power
☎️ Connect with a Design Consultant
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Every state has different snow requirements. Our design experts are here to ensure your pergola is built to meet or exceed your local codes. From planning to installation, we’ll guide you every step of the way.
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