Matt Polson and Allison Gilman’s passion for celebrating community in outdoor spaces inspired them to found StruXure Central Virginia in 2021. Now, they help local homeowners, restaurants, golf communities, and event spaces to enhance their outdoor experience through the addition of StruXure’s customizable, luxury pergola systems. Allison recently met with Short Pump Lifestyle to discuss how StruXure brings the indoors out to make outdoor living more comfortable and stylish.
LAUREL: WHAT DO YOU ENJOY ABOUT OUTDOOR LIVING?
ALLISON: We enjoy entertaining friends and playing with our dog outdoors. StruXure allows us to enjoy nature while still experiencing the comforts of being indoors.
LAUREL: WHAT ARE THE QUALITIES OF A LUXURY PERGOLA?
ALLISON: Luxury pergolas have louvers - or slats in the roof - that open and close with the click of a button, and they can be integrated with retractable screens, heaters, fans, etc. In addition to all this, StruXure’s luxury pergolas are made of fully extruded aluminum and are powder-coated, making them virtually maintenance free. Plus, they come with our industry-leading 15-year warranty which ensures our product’s lasting durability and strength.
LAUREL: HOW DOES STRUXURE ENHANCE THE OUTDOOR LIVING EXPERIENCE?
ALLISON: StruXure pergola creates a customizable, comfortable indoor-outdoor environment. You can be outside but have some of the comforts of being inside. Also, customers have all the options: full sun, partial sun, or full shade.
LAUREL: WHAT MAKES STRUXURE THE “WORLD’S SMARTEST PERGOLA?”
ALLISON: The rain sensor closes the louvered roof the moment it detects moisture, so you’re always covered with a StruXure. The wind sensor automatically opens the louvers when wind speeds exceed 60 mph for safety. The Somfy operating system is state-of-the-art and gives the user full control of the pergola.
LAUREL: HOW DOES A STRUXURE PERGOLA IMPROVE THE STYLE AND FUNCTION OF AN OUTDOOR SPACE?
ALLISON: For one, our pergolas are all custom designed to fit the client’s space, so no two pergolas are exactly the same. Secondly, it gives the customer options to let in the sun or block out the sun and provide shade. It also allows customers to utilize the space while it’s raining by providing shelter.
LAUREL: WHAT SETS STRUXURE APART FROM ITS COMPETITORS?
ALLISON: StruXure’s patented interlocking louvers provide 99% protection against rain. Its patented water-management system funnels water to the edge of the system to prevent water pooling on top of the closed louvered roof. Bottom line: StruXure will keep you drier and more comfortable than the competitors. Every one of our aluminum motorized pergolas is custom designed and manufactured right here in the USA. Also, StruXure has a dedicated team in Richmond. The competitors will ship you their product and hope someone in town can figure out how to install. It’s all of these qualities that have earned StruXure Outdoor a place on the Inc. 5000 list for seven consecutive years!
LAUREL: ARE THERE ADDITIONAL FEATURES CUSTOMERS CAN ADD-ON?
ALLISON: Customers can add on dimmable LED strip lighting, motorized retractable screens, ceiling fans, heaters, televisions - basically anything you’d need to entertain outdoors. StruXure offers a number of customizable architectural elements - like corbel ends, cornices, column wraps, caps and bases - that allow you to create a pergola that will integrate seamlessly with the look of your home or business.
LAUREL: WHICH TYPES OF USERS MOST BENEFIT FROM THE ADDITION OF A STRUXURE PERGOLA?
ALLISON: With more and more people working from home, the need for outdoor dining and gathering solutions is growing. StruXure is the patio cover of the future. In addition to homeowners, we also work with restaurants, breweries and event spaces who want their patio to be open year-round. Imagine all the times you’ve been sitting on a patio and a random Virginia rainstorm pops up for 15 minutes. With a StruXure, your clientele is safe and dry below.
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