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Shade Pergola Ideas: Discover Pergola Cover Ideas

The best pergola covers for shade usually have 3 specific qualities. They’re sturdy, they’re stylish, and they blend well with the outdoors. Wood pergolas come in many shapes and sizes, but if you browse through popular magazines and Pinterest pergola photos, you'll find these same qualities that homeowners tag as some of the best pergola shade covers. Other qualities include do-it-yourself, hand-made, and made in the USA. Which of these qualities is important to you as you design your new outdoor living space?  Qualities of the Most Popular Pergola Covers Most homeowners are looking for durable pergola covers that will enhance their outdoor space. Quality materials, design elements such as notched wood, and density of rafters and top slats are features that make our pergolas popular. Our easy to install pergola covers...

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Several Special Attached Pergola Ideas, Designs & Kits

Longing for a spot you can relax outside and spend time with friends and family? Attach a pergola to your house and you’ll have an instant outdoor room you can use 24x7. Think about how much more you’ll use your patio if it’s covered than left exposed to the elements. Let’s face it, most of us don’t spend enough time in the good ‘ole outdoors and the reason might be accessibility to a comfy spot. Attached pergola kits are actually one of those quick fixes to make the most out of the space you have and get that much-needed breath of fresh air right out your back door! A common misconception about building an outdoor room with a pergola is that you have to have a large space. Truth is,...

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Vinyl Pergola Kits

Pergolas that appear as though they’ve always been part of the landscape are one of the top trending landscape design features. While vinyl pergola kits offer excellent qualities, wood pergolas achieve the natural look more easily than any other type of pergola. They seamlessly blend your outdoor design with a functional structure that will last for many years. What makes wood and vinyl pergola kits different? Differences Between Wood and Vinyl Pergola Kits Traditional wood pergolas blend easily with many types of surroundings. The style of your pergola depends on your style of home or current landscape design. For example, a white vinyl pergola kit often works well with a more contemporary home. But did you know, wood pergolas can be customized with end cuts and top slats to offer that...

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Freestanding Pergolas

Freestanding Pergola Kits for Outdoor Living What Makes a Freestanding Pergola Kit Popular? Today’s most popular landscape features focus on elements such as pergolas, swings, fireside seating, and other components that make your backyard enjoyable. Many of the most inviting outdoor spaces include a patio cover feature to create an outdoor dining area for a home or business, a shady spot for poolside entertaining, or a cover for an open-air kitchen. Free standing pergolas (also known as stand alone pergolas) are top choices of many homeowners and commercial businesses who are interested in modern landscape designs. They’re one of the easiest ways to create a beautiful functional space from an otherwise forgotten area of your backyard. If you have a big empty patio space in the middle of your yard, consider adding...

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Choose Your DIY Pergola Kit

DIY Pergola Kits for Your Backyard Project Do-it-yourself or DIY pergola kits can be a fun and rewarding way to complete your backyard home improvement project. In addition to the rewards of the accomplishment, you can also reap the benefits of a fresh air project and new outdoor hangout! How to Enhance Outdoor Spaces With DIY Pergola Kits DIY spaces come in different forms. Maybe the do-it-yourself part of the project is that you designed the space. Maybe you designed it AND you built it. Either way, DIYers like you know that there are many ways to make your vision a reality. And the same thing holds true with pergola kits. You may have done some research to learn about the many options available for DIY pergola kits. Options for DIY Pergolas There are a...

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Cedar Pergola Kits for Sale

What comes to mind when you think of cedar pergola kits? Iconic, classic landscape design? Beauty, durability, rustic? Which of these are most important qualities when you’re considering a pergola in cedar for your garden? Cedar wood is used for pergolas for a variety of reasons. Top Qualities of Cedar Pergola Kits Choosing the best wood for a pergola comes down to three things; durability, quality, and appearance. Cedar wood is used for pergolas for a variety of reasons. The rustic look of cedar wood enhances many outdoor settings. The flexibility of designing with cedar pergola kits can transform your backyard and fits with many styles. Cedar pergola kits can blend well with contemporary, classic, rustic, or traditional home designs. How do these qualities rank for your project? How long will a...

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Pergola Attached to House

Attached Pergola Kits Attached pergola kits can maximize the amount of your covered patio space. Synonymous with attached patio cover or sometimes referred to as an attached gazebo to a house, an attached pergola can be an extension of your house or other structure. Add an attached pergola to a pool house to create a covered area or add it to the wall extending from your kitchen slider to expand your home's living space. Our pergolas attach to a wall and extend out away from a building, giving you more covered space for your outdoor gatherings. All of our attached pergola kits include a 2x8 ledger board. Standard sizes typically have two posts supporting the cover part of the pergola. This creates a large shady space where you can put an outdoor...

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Top 5 Uses for a Pergola

The list of uses for a pergola is endless! Carport, patio cover, garden feature, patio shade. Are you trying to make your outdoor space usable year-round? Have you heard people talking about pergolas and gazebos and thinking this could be the answer? What is a pergola and what is a pergola used for? If you're new to the term "pergola", it's synonymous with the word "retreat" or "arbor" but can also be much more than that. They can transform a backyard in a new outdoor room. Pergola kits can create a lifestyle. In today's landscape design, pergolas have many purposes. They add function and style to backyards of any size, and are one of the easiest ways to build an outdoor retreat. If you're still wondering if this a possible solution...

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How to Pick the Best Wood Pergolas

If you've decided to add a wooden pergola to your backyard and you're not sure where to start, check out this guide for choosing a pergola. We have a range of popular styles and sizes to choose from in freestanding (stand-alone) or attached pergolas (a pergola that attaches to a house or other structure). All of our pergola kit styles are made using only the highest quality lumber and hardware. Our full size pergola kits include engineer stamped drawings for wind speeds up to 175 mph. Facts about Pergola Depot wood pergola kits: We use only premium quality lumber to build our ready-to-assemble kits. We use top performing wood types to create durable products. Wood types are rough sawn western red cedar or dense select pressure...

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Pergola Styles Comparison

If you've decided to add a pergola to your backyard as an addition to your home and you're not sure where to start, take a look at this handy comparison chart that provides a pergola styles comparison including sizes, price ranges, post information, and other specifications for our pergola kits. What will you be using the pergola for? Do you want more coverage or less coverage for your patio? Are you looking to create a large shady area in your backyard that will cover your outdoor kitchen or dining room? Or are you trying to create an awning that attaches to your house to extend your living space outdoors? We have a range of pergola styles and sizes to choose from in...

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