Pergolas are open structures that provide an airy, open feel while offering partial shade and defining spaces. Gazebos are similar, but they have a solid roof, tend to be more enclosed, and are often seen in magical or romantic settings.
Pergolas and Gazebos have been around for a long time, and you’ve probably seen them in backyards, usually over a patio and covering some furniture.
Historically, these structures have been made from wood, but they are increasingly being manufactured from aluminum. We install both. People like wood because it’s less expensive, easier to customize the colors, and has a more traditional look. Aluminum is nice because it’s maintenance-free, modern-looking, and the ones we install also have a roof that you can close, allowing you 100% shade and protection from the rain.
One great thing about Pergolas and Gazebos is that, due to their solid structure, we can highly customize them. We can add vines to give them life, walls, screens, or soft fabric to create privacy or more shade. We can also bring electricity and install outdoor fans to cool things down and deflect mosquitoes. Indirect lighting and electric outlets are also common requests.
