Why a pergola and not a different structure?
A patio can be a wonderful addition to any home as it enhances the whole family’s enjoyment of your outdoor space. Patios can be built from a variety of materials, including bricks, pavers, natural stone and tile, to match the style of any landscape. You can use your patio for just about anything; to read a book while enjoying the crisp morning air, to share a fun outdoor meal with guests, to have a glass of wine and stargaze, and much more.
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Outdoor structures allow your home and landscape to gracefully cohabit your property. They can define an outdoor room, provide a stunning focal point, or provide shelter. With the variety of materials now readily available, pergolas and pavilions can assume almost any shape or style.
Pergolas and Pavilions Portfolio
Pergolas and Pavilions add several key elements to an outdoor landscape that can dramatically change the game when it comes to enjoying your yard – shade and comfort, aesthetic and architectural enhancement, privacy and shelter just to list a few!
There are 4 general levels of function that can be helpful to understand when choosing a pergola or pavilion for your yardscape. Any of these can be designed and built to suit your needs and style preferences.
Levels of Function
The traditional pergola is typically constructed using lumber or composite materials and generally offers no rain or sun protection. These pergolas are often added to add architectural interest to the space, defining an area and adding both beauty and character to the home. This type of pergola is intended for design and appeal, not for protection from the elements.
Shade Sail Canopy
The shade sail canopy pergolas have shades that are attached to carabiners, which is what we like to call “mobile” shade, allowing you to adjust the shade as needed throughout the day. While these pergolas do not offer rain protection, they are ideal for creating a comfortable outdoor space that can adapt to changing light conditions on sunny days.
Louvered
Louvered pergolas are modern outdoor structures equipped with adjustable slats, or louvers, that can be tilted to control the amount of sunlight and ventilation in the space below. Made from durable materials like aluminum, these pergolas offer flexibility and convenience, allowing you to open the louvers for sunlight and airflow or close them to create shade and protect against rain. With these pergolas, you’ll be more fully protected from elements with 95% rain protection and full shade when wanted. They provide a versatile solution for homeowners seeking year-round use of their outdoor space, regardless of weather conditions.
Pavilion
Pavilions are considered to be buildings without walls – freestanding outdoor structures with a solid roof supported by columns that provide shelter and shade! Different than a pergola, pavilions offer 100% protection from precipitation. Heaters can be added to pavilions, warming them in the cooler months for year-round use. Pavilions serve as versatile extensions of the home, perfect for dining, entertaining, and relaxing.
Choose a style that suits you!
Whether you’re feeling stuck choosing materials or have a clear vision but aren’t sure how to bring it to life, hiring a designer at Mom’s ensures that your pergola or pavilion will perfectly match your style and needs.
Our nationally award-winning designers offer an extensive portfolio of pergola and pavilion designs, ranging from sleek and minimalist with clean lines to architecturally detailed masterpieces. Your design can be modern, industrial, transitional, classical, a combination of two or more, or a style unique to you. Let us design and build the columns, beams and rafters for your pergola or pavilion today!
FAQs
Why a pergola and not a different structure?
Pergolas are an excellent addition to any landscape design because not only can they provide shade and comfort, but they aesthetically enhance outdoor spaces, define outdoor living areas and make distinctions between poolside lounges, backyard kitchens, etc., provide versatility and customization with the variety of types and style options, and provide privacy and increased usability of your outdoor space, making your yard an extension of your home.
What is a pergola?
A pergola is an outdoor structure that has vertical columns that support crossbeams and an open roof made of rafters. They are designed to create shade and add to the overall look of a space.
What materials are pergolas made from?
Pergolas can be made from various materials such as wood, vinyl, aluminum, fiberglass, and more! Each material has its own benefits, such as durability, low maintenance, or aesthetic appearance. The lifespan of a pergola depends on the material used. Wooden pergolas can last 10-15 years with proper upkeep, and aluminum or vinyl pergolas can last 20-30 years. Work with a Mom’s designer to choose the best material to fit your preferences.
What is the difference between a pergola and a pavilion?
While both are outdoor structures, pergolas have an open roof with beams and rafters that provide partial shade and protection, whereas a pavilion has a fully enclosed roof, offering complete protection from the elements.
Do I need a permit to install a pergola?
Permit requirements vary depending on local building codes and may also vary depending on whether it is freestanding or attached to the home. The designers and team at Mom’s Design Build will do all the permitting, design, and build work for you on your project!
Award-winning Pergola and Pavilion Design and Build Team
Connect with Mom’s Design Build today if you’d like a high-quality pergola or pavilion professionally designed and built into your landscape.
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