Whats the difference between the PergoSTET Lite, Plus and Deluxe pergolas?Updated 7 days ago
Harbour Lifestyle PergoSTET Lite vs Plus vs Deluxe – The Verified Guide
1. Size Flexibility
Lite: 3×3 m, 3×4 m
Plus: 3×3 m, 3×4 m, 4×4 m (also wall-mounted in 3×3 m & 3×4 m)
Deluxe: 3×3 m, 3×4 m, 3×6 m, 3×7 m, 3×9 m and 3x10 m - can go bigger in 3m increments but would need to contact us directly.
2. Louvre Roof Mechanics
Lite: Manual hand-crank; single-layer louvres
Plus: Manual hand-crank. Only the 4×4 m Plus uses double-layer louvres; all other Plus sizes are single-layer
Deluxe: Motorised, remote-controlled double-layer louvres
3. Side Features (Blinds, Panels, Doors)
Lite: Without integrated side blinds/panels (open design)
Plus: Comes with three integrated inset textilene drop blinds; option to add a fourth blind for full enclosure. Can customise how many blinds if building from a frame-only model but the most popular model include 3 as standard.
Deluxe: Can add manual side blinds and supports additional louvred side panels and louvred sliding doors for enhanced privacy and styling
4. Structural Frame
Lite: 9×9 cm posts
Plus: 10×10 cm posts
Deluxe: 11×11 cm posts
5. Lighting & Ambience
Lite: No integrated LED lighting
Plus: Dimmable, multi-colour LED strips around the gutter perimeter (requires 240 V)
Deluxe: Warm & cool white LED lighting integrated within the louvres, dimmable (requires 240 V)
6. Drainage & Weather Handling
All models use a built-in drainage system: rainwater moves from the louvres → into hidden channels in the frame → down through the legs to the ground
7. Finish & Durability
All models use triple-layer Tiger Drylac® powder coating for weather resistance and longevity
8. Warranty
Consistent across the range:
3-year frame warranty
1-year on louvres and (where fitted) blinds
9. Assembly Time & Team (Self-Build Guidance)
Lite: ~2–3 people, approx. 2–4 hours
Plus: ~2 people, approx. 3–5 hours
Deluxe: ~2 people, approx. 3–6 hours (size-dependent)
Quick Overview Comparison Table
| Feature | PergoSTET Lite | PergoSTET Plus | PergoSTET Deluxe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical sizes (freestanding) | 3×3 m, 3×4 m | 3×3 m, 3×4 m, 4×4 m | 3×3 m, 3×4 m, 3×6 m, 3×7 m, 3×9 m |
| Wall-mounted options | — | 3×3 m, 3×4 m | 3×3 m, 3×4 m, 3×6 m, 3×7 m, 3×9 m |
| Frame / louvres material | Frame: aluminium; Louvres: steel | Aluminium | Aluminium |
| Louvre profile | Single-layer | Usually single-layer; 4×4 Plus has double-layer louvres | Double-layer |
| Roof operation | Manual (hand-crank) | Manual (hand-crank) | Motorised (remote) |
| Integrated LED lighting | None | Yes – LEDs in gutter | Yes – LEDs in the louvres |
| Post size (“framework”) | 9×9 cm | 10×10 cm | 11×11 cm |
| Drainage | Fully integrated (water runs through frame/legs) | Fully integrated | Fully integrated |
| Coating | Tiger Drylac triple-layer powder coated | Tiger Drylac triple-layer powder coated | Tiger Drylac triple-layer powder coated |
| Typical included / optional extras | Optional heater | Commonly sold with 3 drop sides + LED; heater optional | Frequently sold with 3 manual side blinds; can add louvred side panels, sliding doors, optional heater |
| Install guidance | 2 people, ~3–4 h | 2 people, ~3–5 h | 2 people, ~3–6 h |