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Do pergolas really offer shade? 

Yes, pergolas were designed to add shade to your garden. They are excellent for providing relief from the harsh, direct rays of the sun while allowing sunlight access to fill the space. 

Modern, automated aluminium pergolas allow you to choose just the right amount of shade or full sunlight at any time of the day or the suns location. 

Their design is meant to add a stylish touch to any garden, patio, or pool area. While their structures alone can turn the eye, possibilities for enhancing the beauty, style, or elegance of your pergola are endless.

Give your pergola a romantic feel and some added dusk lighting by draping lights around the posts or through the cross beams. If you want to add a Greek touch, hang pergola curtains or pieces of coloured, linen fabric around the outside or through the cross beams.

Whether you wish to host a barbeque, provide a beautiful, memorable location for a small wedding, or simply enjoy a cup of hot coffee all by yourself, pergolas were designed for these exact moments. 

Pergolas draw people in with their shade and beauty. They offer a central location for friends and family to come together and the perfect spot to eat, sit, or play games. They add an attractive, fun, and stylish plus to any party or get together and can also be an inviting entryway to a garden.

Their design is all about inclusion, yet privacy can also be afforded with a variety of screens. When you look out your window, you want your pergola to be the one sweet spot that always makes you smile.

You may wonder if pergolas are worth the investment. Are pergolas really worth it? 

Yes, pergola’s shade, beauty, and accommodating, hospitable nature is designed to add market value to your home. The experts say that the landscape of your home has the potential to raise the value of your property by 15%.

Right now, outdoor living is becoming increasingly popular, which puts pergolas and other comfortable outdoor additions high on the list for adding value to your home. Pergolas add special character to your landscape design while being useful and enjoyable. They were designed to be either that final missing piece that completes your garden or the one piece that inspires you to further creativity of your outdoor landscape design.

So whether you are looking for a way to bring some interest to your garden or want to define your outdoor living space, a pergola is a great choice. For more information about getting your own pergola, contact us or request your free pergola quote today; we’d love to hear from you! 

Beyond looking beautiful, a pergola is a versatile garden feature that plays many roles in helping people enjoy the outdoors. From relaxed seating areas to a place to grow climbing plants, there are endless ways that a pergola can contribute to your garden goals. Choosing one with a roof will provide relief from the sun and shelter from rain, meaning you effectively weatherproof your time outside, too. 

What’s the best height for a pergola? How wide can it be? The dimensions of your pergola will depend on your personal requirements and preference but generally the roof of a garden structure should be high enough to allow even your tallest friends to walk under it comfortably – think up to 2.5 metres. 

When it comes to width and length, as long as the structure is supported, you can go as wide as you like. Before you measure up, take a step back and see if there is any way to make more room. Are there any furniture or flowerbeds that can be rearranged? A bit of garden feng shui is always a great idea before you pick your favorite pergola kit! 

Think of you Pergola as a garden feature, a way of extending your indoor space and maximising your outdoor space. The light shade and shelter provided by a pergola will allow you to enjoy your garden for longer, and give your garden a boost no matter the size. Whether you’re working with a paved Garden or a small patch of green, if the dimensions for your chosen structure fit then a pergola is for you. 

From the sunniest spot in your garden to alongside your prettiest patch of pots and plants, the placement of your pergola is entirely up to you. We recommend thinking carefully about how you plan to use your Pergola – will it be for relaxing in the shade or hosting a summer soiree? Putting a pergola close to your backdoor creates a natural flow from house to garden. Choosing a spot elsewhere in your space can add drama and a point of interest. Basically, you can’t go wrong! 

Pergolas come in a variety of materials, each with their own benefits. 

Wooden pergolas are very popular, but this requires regular maintenance to keep the timbers in tip-top shape.  

Aluminium pergolas are an innovative alternative. These chic structures come in a range of sizes and colours, and can look just as at home in a cottage garden or an avant-garde outdoor space. Aluminium doesn’t rust either, so it’s a great choice whatever the weather.

The varieties of pergolas are extensive but they generally fall into two main styles: traditional and modern. Unlike other aspects of choosing a pergola, the style comes mostly down to taste. If you have a country garden you may prefer a traditional style, or if you live in a more urban area then a sleek design might be more up your street. 

The choice, of course, is entirely up to you! 

In the vast majority of cases, planning permission is not required for a pergola up to 2.5 metres high, unless your house is in a conservation area, or is a listed building. 

You can check with the local planning department to make sure your property doesn’t fall under any extra rules.