In our industry, you truly get what you pay for in terms of quality! It’s not like comparing the same model of car from different dealerships, since they are all made to uniform specifications.
In our industry, that’s not the case, and it’s vital to know if your vendor is using any components from overseas. Products from countries with less stringent regulations are of extremely poor quality because they don’t include engineering certifications, specifications, Beaufort wind load certifications, arm cycle testing, and so on.
At Pi Pergola, the components that comprise our products are 100% European. In fact, we do provide engineering certifications and Beaufort wind load certifications — along with a 5-year warranty!
Outdoor Room Ideas for Enhancing Your Outdoor Living Space
Whether you are a designer, an architect, a homeowner, or a homebuyer, the term “outdoor living space” is likely living at the front of your mind. What started off as a buzzworthy bonus feature has quickly grown into a major selling point, and a fundamental factor in determining a home’s value.
In fact, 84% of consumers said that a new pergola is one project that would give them the greatest desire to stay at home, according to research from the National Association of REALTORS®.
The report makes a strong case that the value of any home renovation project comes down to two critical factors:
- Appeal to Buyers
- Likely Added Resale Value
While their research focused heavily on landscaping, their findings did reveal that adding a new pergola or outdoor kitchen can greatly impact both of these elements. Today, we focus on the Retractable Pergola plays in that process.
Maximize Home Value with Retractable Pergolas & Covers
Trulia, a popular real estate market and listings website, surveyed some of its prominent real estate agents regarding selling prices and outdoor living space. The overwhelming majority stated that adding a covered pergola area not only adds to the property’s marketability but can also justify a price increase to the listing.
In addition, many agents pointed to the rate at which a home with outdoor living space sells, noting that pergola areas can help a home sell much faster. Adding a retractable pergola to your pergola area can increase the value of the home because it:
- Increases the amount of usable space in a home;
- Protects homeowners & guests from UV rays, glare, heat, wind, rain, snow, and bugs;
- Minimizes the cost of utility bills through insulation;
- Protect flooring and furniture from fading;
- Adds massive curb appeal;
- Distinguishes the property amongst neighborhood competition;
- Offers outdoor kitchen functionality in any weather;
- Like other Blind & Shades, adds privacy;
- Drastically improves resell value and marketability;
…and it’s a cost-effective method of renovation, therefore providing a larger return on investment (ROI).
Improve Curb Appeal with an Outdoor Pergola with Roof
Since “curb appeal” is such a critical factor in determining a buyer’s response to a property, real estate professionals consistently recommend improving a home’s curb appeal. Because “a property is only worth what someone is willing to pay,” it’s in your best interest to give them a reason (or several) to pay more.
But, why do we suggest an outdoor living room? Well, in a survey from Reatlor.com, a home’s outdoor living space was the most attractive quality in the eyes of a buyer, outranking both general curb appeal and an open floor plan.
It’s important to note, however, that a nice pergola area or backyard is likely not enough to impact a home’s value. The real value comes in the marketability of a functional, aesthetically pleasing retractable pergola.
See How Your Retractable Pergola Canopy Looks Before You Commit
Pi Pergola has proprietary and exclusive technology that allows us to provide a 3D rendering, or a “virtual view,” of how our products look after they are installed. We provide the 3D rendering service so that you can see this virtual view prior to making a purchase.
How to Get Started on Your New, Custom Outdoor Living Room
To create the render, you must email images of your home in .JPG format (please attach them and do not embed them). When taking these pictures for 3D rendering purposes, it’s best to take one pic of the proposed installation from each of these angles:
- Directly in Front
- From a Left Angle
- From a Right Angle
- Close Up
The total size of your email should not exceed 10 megabytes or it may be bounced back to you. If necessary, send the pics in separate emails, as a .ZIP or .RAR file, or for free by using WeTransfer.
Please include your best daytime telephone contact number and your name in the message. Also, be sure to include the word ‘Pergola’ in the subject line and the body of the email.
In addition, please email the following to info@pipergola.com:
- Approximate sizes (width x projection) of each area for which you would like a quote.
- Choose your right model from our product catalog.
- The height from the floor to the underside of the soffit/eave/overhang, if applicable.
- The depth of the soffit/eave/overhang, if applicable.
- How much wind you have in the project area (in MPH).
- That is, how much wind do you need the retractable pergolas to withstand when FULLY extended?
- Please respond in terms of Miles Per Hour (MPH) or Kilometers Per Hour (km/hr).
- To find this information, visit Weather Spark and enter your city and zip/postal code
- Click on the radial button that’s labeled ‘Averages.’
- Click on the Search button.
- The direction the house or building faces where the retractable pergolas will be located.
Do you want to install a retractable pergola for sun/glare/UV protection only, or do you want it for rain protection as well? If you would like the retractable pergola for rain protection, do you need it for light rainfall or heavy rainfall?
Heavy rainfall is considered more than .30 inches (7.6mm) per hour, according to the American Meteorological Society. To find this information, visit Weather Spark:
- Enter your city and zip/postal code.
- Click on the radial button that reads ‘Averages.’
- Click on the Search button.
Design the Perfect Outdoor Living Space with Pi Pergola
Are you and your family looking to sell your home? What meaningful and realistic measures have you taken to increase its resale value?
It’s time to consider the addition of a retractable pergola in your backyard. Installing a Retractable Pergola to your outdoor living space can make all of the difference in the property’s appearance, and more importantly, its value.
Best of all, you don’t have to figure it all out on your own. To get help in selecting the perfect retractable pergola for upgrading the marketability of your home, reach out to the Pi Pergola Team today.
