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Both structures do the same basic job: they put something overhead so a patio or deck stays usable when the sun is high. The difference is what happens the rest of the time. A fixed pergola makes one decision about light and holds it. A louvered pergola lets you change that decision through the day.
On the Front Range that matters more than it does in milder climates. Sun intensity at altitude is high, afternoon storms arrive quickly in summer, and shoulder seasons swing thirty degrees between noon and evening.
How Each One Handles Sun
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Weather, Snow Load, and Maintenance
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Choosing Between Them
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