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A pergola is an outdoor garden feature forming a shaded walkway, passageway, or sitting area of vertical posts or pillars that usually support cross-beams and a sturdy open lattice, often upon which woody vines are trained.
What is the point of having a pergola?
Yes, pergolas were designed to add shade to your backyard space. They are excellent for providing relief from the harsh, direct rays of the sun while allowing sunlight access to fill the space. Although, as a stand-alone structure, pergolas do not provide full shade, their versatile structures allow many shade options.
What is difference between pergola and patio?
While patios are solid structures with supports (like pergolas) they are constructed with steel which is more durable and lasts longer. Pergolas on the other hand, are made of treated timber and can require more regular maintenance because of exposure.
What is a pergola and what does it look like?
A pergola is a simple structure that can transform your backyard and turn it into an outdoor living space that you love. To some people, pergolas may look like uncompleted structures as they are typically built with roof beams and vertical beams without a solid roof or walls.
Is a pergola considered a patio cover?
A pergola may be used to cover a walkway or to provide filtered shade for an outdoor living space. The word pergola has come to be used interchangeably with patio cover. An attached structure that provides shade and/or rain coverage for a patio or deck. The term patio cover is often used interchangeably with pergola.
Does a pergola add value to your home?
Here’s what we tell our customers: yes, a pergola will add market value to any house. Since outdoor living has become more popular than ever, the value of properties with a pergola or a comfortable outdoor space has been on the rise. A safe gauge for a deck or backyard improvement is about 50% — 80% for your ROI.
What is the point of a pergola without roof?
A pergola does not have a roof. Instead, it defines the outdoor space with an overhead frame of open rafters (or joists). A pergola’s role is to create a defined space for outdoor living and to compliment your home or garden with an architecturally stylish and beautiful feature.
What is considered a patio?
Patio is a Spanish word, which means it is a courtyard of a house or building. A patio differs from a courtyard in that it doesn’t have to be surrounded by walls. It’s similar to a courtyard in that it’s an open space that can be situated directly on the ground. Patios can be attached to a house or detached.
What is the difference between patio pergola and verandah?
Choosing between a pergola, verandah or other outdoor feature is a matter of personal taste as much as practicality. – Pergolas are spacious enough to accommodate dining tables and chairs, whereas verandahs are typically long and narrow, and better suited to side-by-side seating.
What is a patio?
A patio is a paved area situated directly on the ground, which can either be attached or detached from a house.
What is considered a pergola?
A pergola is an outdoor structure consisting of columns that support a roofing grid of beams and rafters. This roofing grid may be left open or covered so as to create an area sheltered from the elements. Pergolas may be freestanding or attached to a house.
What a pergola looks like?
At the most basic level, a pergola is an outdoor structure comprised of columns or posts supporting an open roof of beams and rafters. A pergola is NOT a: Gazebo, which has a closed roof, usually sits on raised ground, and often has a low wall or railing around its perimeter.
How much does a pergola cost?
The cost to build a pergola usually sits between $2,200 and $5,900, or $4,000 on average. You could spend as little as $1,300 on a basic build while you may pay as much as $10,000 for a custom design.
Is a pergola considered a roof?
Pergolas are open structures with an open covering that is not considered a complete roof. They do not alter your home’s structure. Their posts do not penetrate deep into the ground if they are not secured above ground.
What is patio cover?
A patio cover is a backyard shade structure that is attached to your home. Typically two posts or columns support the outer portion of a patio cover. The roof of a patio cover may be open or solid depending on what level of protection you require.
Do you need planning permission for a pergola with a roof?
A pitched-roof structure (A-shaped roof) can be up to 4m high (13′). It mustn’t cover more than half of the area of your land. You will need planning permission for your pergola if it’s on the front of your house. You will always need permission if your building is listed.
Are pergolas a good investment?
Pergolas are generally good investments because they effectively provide more “living space” outdoors. It’s similar to adding a gazebo or patio to serve as an exterior living room.
Are pergolas worth it?
A pergola extends your living space and increases the amount of time you can spend outside. Designed and oriented correctly on your lot, a pergola can cast enough light shade to make even a warm afternoon enjoyable or if you still need additional protection, you can install a retractable shade cover for more shade.
Do verandahs add value?
Having a verandah will add valuable under roof space to a property when it is being valued. Adding value via installing a verandah will increase your property’s worth and add some serious benefit to individuals looking to put their property on the market.
