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Adding a pergola to your backyard, patio, or lounge area is a great way to add visual appeal and enhance the quality of your outdoor living space. Pergolas are simple wooden structures that can add value to your home, provide privacy, improve your landscaping, and create shade, while still remaining affordable.
Add value
Pergolas are eye-catching additions to a home and could add as much as 20% to your home’s value with the right landscaping. A pergola can add definition to an area of your yard on its own or is versatile enough to be combined with other outdoor structures like verandas and gazebos. Pergolas can transform any patio or deck into an atmospheric outdoor entertainment space and can be customized to match the exterior of your home.
Provide privacy
If you’re looking for privacy when enjoying your outdoor space, you can add drapes, screens, and latticework to your pergola to block out nosy neighbors.
Improve your landscaping
You can create additional garden space for hanging plants, provide extra shade for potted plants, and even intertwine vining plants like honeysuckle or ivy to your pergola to improve your home’s landscaping. Vining plants will continue to climb and intertwine with your pergola as they grow and create beautiful natural privacy.
Create shade
With optional customizations like a canopy or drapes, your pergola can provide shade and much needed relief from the summer sun. This will extend the life of your outdoor furniture and lower the temperature under the pergola, giving you a cool space to lounge and entertain guests.
Types of pergolas
There are several different styles of pergolas to choose from. You have probably seen traditional freestanding or attached pergolas in your neighborhood, but there are more customized options available, like arched, louvered, and awning pergolas.
Freestanding Pergola
A freestanding pergola stands alone and can be used to create an outdoor living space separate from your home. You typically see these types of structure in a garden, by a pool, or as a standalone landscape feature.
Attached Pergola
As the name suggests, an attached pergola is attached to the exterior of your home. These types of pergolas are used for porches, patios, and decks to create an outdoor space that feels like an extension of your home instead of a standalone feature.
Arched Pergola
Traditional pergolas have flat roofs, but you also have the option to install an arched roof. This design style can soften the appearance of the pergola and create a unique, romantic atmosphere for your outdoor space.
Louvered Pergola
You also have the option to substitute adjustable louvers instead of traditional rafters. Louvers are rafter-like blades that can be opened or closed to let in more light or add some shade to your space. Louvered pergolas can be manual or automatic based on your needs.
Awning Pergola
Small, awning-like pergolas could be perfect for your doors or windows. These add shade and can lower your energy costs by blocking sunlight from heating up your windows. Awning pergolas are mounted on your home or business’s exterior wall and don’t require support posts like other attached pergolas.
Pergola Materials
You have even more customizable design options you can choose from, like your pergola’s material type. The materials used for your pergola can affect the appearance, price, and durability of the pergola.
Common pergola materials include:
- Wood
- Vinyl
- Aluminum
- Steel
- Fiberglass
- Concrete
Wood pergolas
The most common and affordable material used is wood. Cedar and redwood are beautiful and affordable options, but wood pergolas will need to be maintained overtime. You’ll need to paint or restain your pergola to prevent degradation or pests.
Vinyl pergolas
Vinyl is a low-maintenance and durable option that can last for years with little to no maintenance. Vinyl pergolas are easy to clean but can be more expensive than other options.
Aluminum pergolas
Aluminum will give you the clean lines and simple architecture of a modern style pergola and match well with contemporary homes and landscaping. Pergolas with this material don’t require much maintenance and aren’t susceptible to rust like other options may be.
Steel pergolas
If you’re looking for a modern, industrial look and durable material, steel pergolas are a unique option. While steel is sturdy and more durable than most pergola materials, it is susceptible to rust when exposed to rain and humidity. If this is a concern in your area, you will have to take necessary precautions like rust protection and regular cleaning to maintain the look of your pergola.
Fiberglass pergolas
Fiberglass is a modern and convenient material that won’t degrade or rust easily. Fiberglass pergolas are weather-resistant and long-lasting with very little maintenance. Fiberglass is a high-quality material, so a fiberglass pergola will cost more than traditional wood options.
Concrete pergolas
Depending on your preference, concrete pillars can be designed to give your pergola a classic, Roman appearance or a sleek and clean modern look. Precast or custom made concrete pergolas are long-lasting and low-maintenance, making them a great option for pergolas you want to last a long time.