Your Guide to Choosing the Right Pergola
Looking to add charm to your Central Florida home or business? Pergolas come in all shapes and sizes, each offering unique and charming things to consider.
We know decision making can be hard, especially when there are so many beautiful choices and designs to choose from. We’ve created an easy list of things to consider to help you create an outline for an optimal pergola-project action plan.
Materials: To begin our outline, we must consider that not every pergola out there is the traditional backyard wood pergola. There are so many materials to choose from.
If we break it down the variety is as follows: Wood, Steel, Aluminum, Fiberglass, Vinyl, Concrete. Wood pergolas are a great low-cost option that can be stained or painted to the color of your liking. Sealing the wooden pergolas does help withstand the rainy days in Central Florida but wooden pergolas do tend to fade over time so they will require some repainting over time. Steel pergolas are heavier pergolas that require smart installation with attention to connections but that ultimately are a very budget friendly option with prices. Aluminum pergolas are a favorite. They are lightweight, they do not rust or rot with time and require very little maintenance. These pergolas come in various colors and sizes and are easy to customize.
Fiberglass pergolas are also a classic option for an outdoor pool area or home design project. Even though the fiberglass pergolas are lightweight due to their hollow parts, they are actually very sturdy and offer a great look only requiring some light annual cleaning to maintain its beauty. Now we can look at a vinyl option which is a very budget friendly option as well allowing for everyone to add a special touch to any backyard and outdoor living space. Finally we’ll take a look at a concrete option for materials. A concrete pergola really dates us back to the original pergola materials in history and gives us the ultimate look. Now that we’ve explored some of the materials to choose from, we can look at design options for our perfect plan.
Design: From attached to the home to freestanding, pergolas have unique design options for every home owner. The possibilities are truly endless with pergola projects. Attached pergolas are great for added charms for patios and decks, restaurant and café projects, pools and wellness areas, as well as home design projects. The design possibilities are just as abundant as well. When we consider all of the roof types we will see that options like traditional flats, motorized pergolas and fix shades are just a few to choose from. After the roof design choice, you’ll want to take some time to think about the ways you can design the sides, adding a trellis might be your choice for a cool way to add plants and greenery to your outdoor space.
Sides: Now we can move on to the additional options for the sides of the pergola. Whether your dream pergola is for luxuriating during the summer months or for creating a shaded space for family, friends, and pets, your design options even include side shade options. These can include beautiful fabric designs or even retractable screens. These screens can add more privacy and keep away bugs for your added element.
The truth is, this guide is just to get you started. There are so many things to consider and the good news is that with these options comes endless possibilities. Pergolas can be beautiful places for delicious dinners, gorgeous holiday gatherings, and overall a great way to add new dimensions and charm to your backyard or business.
We are committed to helping you achieve your home project goals because we believe in the importance of a home you love. Whether you want to create a design plan and explore detailed design options or if you have unique ideas of your own, our team is here to help turn your vision into a reality. Contact U.S. Aluminum at 407-237-3128 today to connect with our team about options.