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Three Steps to Your Maintenance-Free Pergola

Is a maintenance-free pergola possible? Beautiful, versatile pergolas provide a customized getaway right in your backyard. And with a little effort, your pergola will remain strong and in tip-top shape for years. In this article, we'll look at some of the ways you can help protect your pergola with a few easy pergola maintenance steps.

Pergola Maintenance Step 1: Choose the Right Wood

The best way to start is by choosing the right type of wood for your pergola. It's also important to understand why pergola maintenance needs to be done. The reason is there are several elements to keep a lookout for that can pose a threat to an outdoor wood structure. But choosing the right wood makes all the difference. Specifically chosen for their high quality and resiliency, Pergola Depot...

Pergola Installation: Learn How to Install a Pergola

Pergolas are one of the most popular design elements today, with many seeking tips on installation. Avoid mistakes and frustration by getting the answers you need. Sometimes the place to start is to learn the definition of a pergola: an outdoor garden structure with columns and cross beams forming an open roof that can be covered or left open. Although they often don't provide maximum shade on their own, you can choose our Big Kahuna pergola kits that are designed with top slats that provide shade; or you can add a roof element to find the shade you're looking for. Our designs offer different shade options, and you can even add pergola covers and shade sails to create your desired oasis. But what are the mistakes to avoid, and where...

Illuminate Your Pergola: 6 Ways to Incorporate Lighting into Your Outdoor Space

The sky’s the limit when it comes to outdoor pergola lighting. Small, medium, or large pergolas could all benefit from some type of lighting. One of the easiest ways to add an extra touch of style to your pergola is with pergola lighting. Whether you opt for adding lights on pergola posts and rafters, installing a pergola chandelier, or enlisting a contractor to add perimeter lights, you’ll certainly enhance the ambiance of your outdoor space! A great place to begin is defining how much time and effort you’d like to put into your pergola lights. Are you looking for an easy DIY lighting solution or are you considering more elaborate pergola lighting ideas?

DIY Pergola Lighting

Whether it’s the holiday season or outdoor picnic weather, there are plenty of ways to light...

Outdoor Pergola Sun Shades

Extend the season of your deck, patio or outdoor dining area with a pergola sun shade. Our pergola shade kits protect you from unwanted sunshine while adding style and beauty to your outdoor entertainment areas. Our pergola shades are custom-sized for our freestanding pergola kits sized 8×8 up to 20×20. Order yours today! Because our pergola sun shades are custom-made to fit our pergolas, you can be confident that the quality of your shade sail and the installation process will be a breeze. Here are some of the advantages of choosing a shade sail kit for a Pergola Depot product: Provides Shade & Privacy Fits Pergola Sizes 8×8 to 20×20 Easily Removable for Cleaning Made in the USA High-Quality Polytex® Fabric Provides UVA & UVB protection greater than 95% Resistant to Mold & Fading Water-Resistant Easy to Install Mounted with Stainless...

Poolside Pergola Ideas to Beautify Your Pool Deck & Backyard

When you think of a backyard swimming pool pergola, what comes to mind for the perfect design? The most common answer is shade, classic design, and a structure that blends with natural surroundings. Maybe you're looking for a pavilion style patio cover that provides ultimate shade? A roof that lets a breeze float through but shield you from the UV rays? Either one will work for many types of backyard designs. Two important factors to consider when deciding amount of coverage, is what you’ll be using it for and how much space you have on your pool deck. Wood pergola kits are a way to achieve your objective so you're ready for outdoor gatherings quickly. Compare them with other options and choose the best fit for your space and budget.

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Beautiful DIY Pergola Decorating Ideas

Whether you are relaxing with family on a warm summer evening or grilling for guests on a fall afternoon, your pergola is the social hub for your backyard paradise. While the soaring wooden beams and posts are beautiful in their own right, we have put together 5 pergola decorating ideas that we hope inspire you to treat yours as a blank canvas ready for your creativity. Ideas range from simple to sophisticated. Let's dive in!

Pergola Decorations 101

There are so many fun and interesting options to consider when dressing up your pergola from hanging lanterns to wooden swings and pergola hammocks that it may be difficult to pick just one. Depending on the size of the pergola and overall design feel free to use a few of these special finishes...