Enjoy More Time Outside With a Custom Pergola

A pergola is an outdoor structure that adds shade, style, and definition to a patio, deck, pool area, garden, or backyard living space. Most pergolas include posts or columns with an overhead roof or lattice-style design. They can be attached to the home or built as a freestanding structure.

A pergola helps create a more comfortable and finished outdoor living area. It can provide filtered shade, define a seating or dining space, add architectural interest, and make an outdoor area feel more like an extension of the home.

A traditional fixed pergola usually provides partial or filtered shade, not complete shade. The amount of shade depends on the design, roof spacing, sun angle, and location. If you want more control over sun and shade, an operable pergola with adjustable louvers may be a better fit.

An operable pergola has adjustable louvers that can open or close. When open, it lets in sunlight and fresh air. When closed, it provides more shade and added protection from rain. This makes it a great option for homeowners who want more flexibility from their outdoor space.

A pergola typically offers a more open-air feel and may provide partial shade or adjustable shade, depending on the design. A patio cover usually has a solid roof and offers more complete protection from sun and rain. Many homeowners choose a pergola when they want shade without making the space feel fully enclosed.

Yes. Pergolas can often be attached to the home to extend the living space off a patio, deck, or outdoor kitchen. They can also be freestanding if you want to create a separate destination area in the yard, near a pool, garden, hot tub, or fire feature.

The best location depends on how you want to use the space. Common locations include over patios, decks, outdoor dining areas, poolside seating areas, hot tubs, garden walkways, and outdoor kitchens. Sun exposure, furniture layout, traffic flow, and views should all be considered when choosing the location.

Yes, a pergola can make a patio more comfortable by reducing direct sun exposure and creating shade. While it will not cool the air like air conditioning, it can make the space feel much more usable during sunny parts of the day.

Yes. Pergolas are a popular choice for outdoor kitchens because they help define the cooking and dining area while adding shade and style. Depending on the design, they can also include lighting or other comfort features that make the space more enjoyable.

No, not compared to many traditional wood structures. The pergolas we offer are designed to be a low-maintenance way to add shade, structure, and style to your outdoor space.

Unlike some other outdoor materials, TEMO's heavy gauge extruded aluminum pergolas are finished with DURACRON liquid acrylic paint by PPG and won’t rust like steel, stain like acrylic or composite, or require the regular staining, sealing, or painting often associated with wood.

Like any exterior product, some routine care is still important. Most homeowners can keep their pergola looking great with simple seasonal cleaning to remove dirt, pollen, leaves, and debris.

Overall, a TEMO pergola is a practical option for homeowners who want a more comfortable outdoor living space without taking on a lot of maintenance.

Yes. Many pergolas can be designed with lighting to make the space more functional in the evening. Lighting can help create ambiance, improve visibility, and make the area more useful for entertaining after sunset.

Yes. Permits are required in Fargo for any new construction, addition, remodeling project or structural alteration such as a sunroom.  Additional permits may be required if you plan to add mechanical, electrical, or plumbing. But don't worry! Our team will mange the permitting process to ensure compliance and eliminate surprises.

A well-designed pergola can add value by making your outdoor space more usable, comfortable, and visually complete. While every home and market is different, outdoor living improvements are often attractive because they create a defined space for relaxing, entertaining, and enjoying the backyard.

When adding a project to your home, one important consideration is making sure the improvement is appropriate for the home’s overall value. A pergola should enhance the property, not feel undersized, overbuilt, or disconnected from the rest of the home. When the design, materials, size, and installation quality are thoughtfully planned, the project is more likely to support a strong return on investment.

A TEMO pergola also includes a Limited Lifetime Transferable Warranty, which adds value by giving homeowners added confidence in the product and offering a warranty benefit that may transfer to a future homeowner, subject to the written warranty terms.

At 46 North, our goal is to help you create an outdoor living space that feels intentional, functions well, and fits naturally with your home, patio, and landscape. While we cannot guarantee a specific resale value or dollar-for-dollar return, a quality pergola can be a smart investment in both your property and the way you enjoy your home.

Start by thinking about how you want to use the space. Do you want shade for dining, a cozy lounge area, a poolside retreat, or weather flexibility with adjustable louvers? From there, consider location, size, material, style, and whether a fixed or operable pergola best fits your needs.

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Our pergolas include a Limited Lifetime Transferable Warranty on TEMO-manufactured components, covering material defects in workmanship and materials under normal use and proper maintenance.

Covered components are protected against issues such as blistering, pitting, peeling, or delamination.

Certain components made by other manufacturers, such as glass, motors, screens, actuators, or control boxes, are covered according to the manufacturer’s warranty terms.

To be eligible for warranty coverage, the product must be registered within 120 days of purchase.

Warranty coverage applies to qualifying defective components; labor, installation, and maintenance costs are not included.

A Classic Pergola has a more traditional, decorative look. It may include design details such as corbels and a more ornamental profile.

A Contemporary Pergola has a cleaner, more modern appearance with straighter lines and a simpler frame design.

Both styles can create a beautiful outdoor living space, but the right choice depends on whether you prefer a timeless traditional look or a sleek modern design.

An attached pergola connects directly to the home, making it a natural extension of a patio, deck, or outdoor entry area.

A freestanding pergola stands independently on its own columns and can be placed almost anywhere, such as over a seating area, poolside lounge, outdoor kitchen, or garden patio.

Final design and pricing depend on the size, placement, column layout, beam requirements, color selection, and any engineering needs.

Fixed crescents are stationary shade pieces that provide a classic open-air pergola feel. They allow sunlight and airflow through the structure while adding partial shade.

Operable louvers are adjustable blades that can open and close, giving you more control over sunlight, shade, and airflow throughout the day. Operable louver pergolas are a great option for homeowners who want more flexibility from their outdoor space.

Pergolas are available in White, Bronze, Sandstone, Black, and Two-Tone color configurations.

A single-color pergola uses the same finish across the main structure, while a Two-Tone pergola combines two colors for a more customized look.

For two-tone configurations, the primary color is typically used on the main framework, such as the columns, beams, rafters, gutters, fascia, base, and capital, while the secondary color is used as an accent, most commonly on the louvers.

This gives homeowners the option to match their home’s exterior while adding contrast and visual interest to the pergola design.

Yes. Snow load is the amount of snow weight a structure is designed to support, usually measured in pounds per square foot, or PSF.

In North Dakota, required ground snow loads range from 30 to 70 PSF, depending on the county. In Fargo and Cass County, the starting point for calculating roof loads is 40 PSF.

Roof style matters. An open-slat pergola allows snow to fall through, while a pergola with a solid canopy, polycarbonate panels, fabric cover, or louvered roof must be designed to support the required load. Many pre-packaged DIY pergola kits are only rated for 20 to 30 PSF, so it is important to check the manufacturer’s documentation.

At 46 North, every pergola is individually engineered to meet site-specific requirements, including size, roof style, placement, and local conditions.