Creating an outdoor space that’s cool and comfortable can be a bit of a challenge—especially if there aren’t any trees to block out the hot summer sun. Thankfully, it’s easy to install a pergola that provides shade and style.
Although pergolas are available in a variety of designs and sizes, they all have one primary purpose–to provide cover from the natural elements.
Pergolas shade owners from the sun’s harsh ultraviolet rays and enclosed styles can keep you dry during periods of heavy rain showers.
Pergola is an Italian word with ancient origins and it’s derived from the Latin term “pergola” which references a latticework or trellis structure that supports climbing plants.
Pergolas are structures that consist of parallel columns that hold up an open roof or grid of beams, rafters, or lattice work.
They are typically made of wood (and other materials like vinyl and steel) and can be detached or attached to a home.
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