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.
Pergola on the roof house.
And being able to see the sky through the roof is so beautiful.
A clear pergola roof was the way to go.
The white wooden roof of the pergola extends out from the house to two pillars that combine wood and gray stone to unify the look.
A major architectural structure pergolas consist of rafters beams and posts and can be attached or detached to a house.
Adding a roof to a pergola is doable without too much difficulty.
Although small and simple this timber pergola design has been given a dark stain and.
So off we went to the home depot for the clear suntuf panels and i haven t regretted my decision once.
As this pergola illustrates the suggestion of shelter is sometimes an effective substitute for actual walls and a roof.
Stone steps add an intriguing warm color contrast.
Pergola with a shade cloth roof.
It extends the living space into the yard and serves as a graceful transition between outdoors and indoors.
The dual pergola porch area is paved with gray stones.
Pergolas are good outdoor structures but because of the lattice roof they offer little cover from rain sunlight and other weather elements.
However if you have a free standing pergola with a flat roof like mine you need to decide which way the grooves will go.
The grooves need to point downhill and away from the house.
The clear pergola roof still blocks some of the sun about 10 so the patio still feels cooler than the non covered area.
A pergola is an outdoor structure with open sides and an open roof.
Space defining pergola an attached pergola functions as an extension of the house.
Book a table a daybed or just turn up early.
A pergola can stand alone or be attached to a building.
For this casual summery look you can use locally sourced materials for an eco friendly touch.
Although you can install a translucent roof if you d like the roof of a pergola includes crisscross slats and rafters to provide shade and ambiance.
With a mix of perspex roof covered areas and open air spots we ve got you covered whatever the weather.
If your pergola roof has a slope or is attached to the house the direction of the panels is determined for you.
A pergola can be built above a deck patio outdoor kitchen area or any other sitting area.