Pergola Installation and Construction in Duluth, MN

Shade and structure for your deck, built with low-maintenance materials instead of wood.

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StruXure Pergolas

StruXure is a motorized, louvered pergola system that opens and closes to adjust shade through the day, rather than a fixed roof structure. As a pergola builder in Duluth, MN, we chose it over traditional wood pergolas because the louvers give you control over sun and rain without the yearly staining and sealing wood requires.

Motorized louvers that open and close on demand
Weather sensors available to close louvers automatically
Integrated lighting options built into the frame
Aluminum construction that resists rust and warping
No staining, sealing, or yearly upkeep required

Trex Pergolas

Our pergola installation in Duluth, MN includes Trex pergolas alongside StruXure as a low-maintenance alternative to a traditional wood pergola.

Available in a range of material and design options
Manufacturer-backed resistance to rot, warping, and splitting
No painting or staining needed after installation
Custom design options including integrated lighting and heating
Built to hold up through snow and wind
Sized and placed to fit your deck layout
A different style option from StruXure’s motorized louvers

Custom Pergola Design

Every custom pergola design in Duluth starts with how you use the space beneath it, whether that is shade over a dining area or a defined edge to an open deck. As your pergola contractor, we plan pergola construction alongside your deck project, so posts, footings, and framing line up with the rest of the build. A pergola is often the first step toward a larger outdoor living space.

Placement planned around sun exposure and views
Sized to match the scale of your deck
Post locations coordinated with railing and stairs
Roof style chosen to fit your home’s look
Footings planned for Duluth frost depth
Attached or freestanding layouts, depending on your yard
Designed before any material is ordered

A Local Deck Specialist You Can Reach

Seth Olson founded Hill and Harbor in 2025, after years in reconstruction, to replace unsafe, rotting decks with custom-built decks designed to last. You work with him directly, start to finish, and he holds a Minnesota Contractor License, NADRA membership, and TrexPro status.

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Browse past projects, including our Lake Superior deck, to picture what a custom deck installation could look like at your home.

Serving Homeowners Throughout the Duluth Region

Hill and Harbor Construction builds custom decks for homeowners throughout the greater Duluth area, including:

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Pergolas FAQs

Should I choose a StruXure or a Trex pergola?

StruXure gives you motorized louvers you can adjust for shade or sun through the day. Trex offers a range of shade structure and design options built for low maintenance. Both are options we install instead of a traditional wood pergola.

Why do you offer StruXure and Trex pergolas only?

Wood pergolas need yearly staining and sealing to resist rot, warping, and sun damage. StruXure and Trex pergolas hold their look and structure without that upkeep. As a pergola builder, we would rather install a system built for the long term.

Will a pergola hold up through a Duluth winter?

Yes, both StruXure and Trex Pergola are built to handle snow load and wind. Footings are planned below Duluth’s frost depth so the structure stays stable. Both use low-maintenance materials that resist the damage that shortens a wood pergola’s life.

How do I decide on pergola designs for my yard?

Pergola designs usually start with how you plan to use the space beneath them. A dining area calls for different sizing than a spot meant mainly for shade. We walk through sun exposure, layout, and your deck’s design before recommending a size and placement.