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Looking for an architectural pergola that performs in real life? We specialize in two premium systems: motorized louvered pergolas and motorized retractable canvas pergolas. Distinctive Outdoor Structures designs and installs premium outdoor shade and weather-control systems for elevated homes and commercial spaces across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Ohio, including Columbus, Ohio, Glandorf, Ohio, Pittsburgh, PA, Bucks County, PA, and Montgomery County, PA. Our work is built

By Distinctive Outdoor Structures If you love being outside but hate the parts that come with it—glare, bugs, wind, nosy neighbors, or a patio that feels unusable half the year—motorized outdoor screens are one of the smartest upgrades you can make. They instantly transform an open-air patio, pergola, or covered deck into a more comfortable, more private, and more functional outdoor room. At Distinctive Outdoor Structures (DOS) , we design and install premium motorized scree

The Outdoor Living Upgrade That Actually Changes How You Use Your Home If you're investing in outdoor living, the biggest win isn’t “new patio furniture.” It’s control —control over sun, glare, heat, bugs, wind, light rain, and privacy, so your space stays comfortable more often. That’s exactly what we build at Distinctive Outdoor Structures : premium, architectural systems designed to perform beautifully—day to day, season to season. Whether you’re comparing brands, starting