Whether to provide shade, zone a garden, or offer privacy, pergola ideas can be a crucial element in your garden design.
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What used to be called a patio roof is now commonly referred to as a pergola―it provides shelter from the sun, rain, and wind while extending your home’s living space.
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A major architectural structure, pergolas consist of rafters, beams, and posts and can be attached or detached to a house.
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While opinions vary on what differentiates it from a gazebo, usually a gazebo is freestanding and has a pitched roof, while a pergola’s roof is flat.
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The terms arbor and pergola are often used interchangeably, but an arbor is more of a structure used to support vines or to direct foot traffic within a garden.
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Pergolas provide plenty of shade, but the location you set it up may require you to purchase some type of cover for the top of the structure.
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Find inspiration and advice for including many different pergola ideas in your backyard and to suit your specific needs.
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