Meet Matt

Matt Denley

A Decade in Outdoor Living, in His Own Words

Senior Content Editor at Lousol, Matt turns hands-on experience with louvered roof systems into clear, practical advice for homeowners and businesses. With nearly a decade in the outdoor living industry, he writes about louvered pergola design, materials, installation, and how to make the most of any backyard.

8
Years writing
about pergolas
120+
Published
articles
70+
Site visits
per year
Matt Denley

Articles by Matt Denley

#what_is_pergola #501
September 30, 2025

What Is a Pergola?

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pergola for backyard #486
July 15, 2025

10 Benefits of a Pergola

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Best Pergola Designs #485
July 7, 2025

Check Out Our Best Pergola Designs

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pergola next to pool #300
October 30, 2024

The Modern Pergola and Pool Design

Tucked into nature, this modern pergola and pool offer the...

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About Matt

A Voice You Can Trust on Outdoor Living

Matt grew up around construction sites in the Midwest and learned early that the difference between a good outdoor space and a great one comes down to the details. After studying landscape architecture, he spent five years on installation crews before stepping into the editorial side of the industry. Today, he shapes the content strategy for Lousol, working closely with our engineers, installers, and customers to translate technical knowledge into approachable advice.

Topics & Expertise

What Matt Writes About

From product fundamentals to lifestyle inspiration, Matt covers the full picture of modern outdoor living.

Pergola Design

Style guides, color matching, and how to choose a layout that fits your home's architecture.

Materials & Durability

Why aluminum, what powder coating actually does, and how to plan for snow loads and storms.

Installation & Permits

Step-by-step planning, working with local codes, and what to expect from start to finish.

Outdoor Living

Lighting, heating, screens, and the small details that make a backyard usable year-round.
In His Own Words

"A pergola isn't just a structure. It's a quiet promise that you'll spend more evenings outside, more weekends with people you love, and more time in the part of your home most people forget to design."

— Matt Denley, Senior Content Editor