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Please call us at 888.285.4624 or email us at sales@trellisstructures.com with your questions regarding a pergola structure for your home. You may view the page "How to Proceed with Your Custom Pergola Quote" for a further explanation of our design process and how to obtain a quotation for your pergola.
Pergolas Defined
A pergola is formed of horizontal trelliswork supported by round columns or square posts over which vines or plants are trained. Pergolas are used to create architectural accents or to provide shade within gardens or along pathways.
Function
Pergolas add beauty and functionality in many settings and can be utilized as:
• an outdoor shade structure • an open air eating pavilion • a structure to facilitate overhead vine growth • a form for creating privacy either overhead or from hanging walls • a construction used to define an area or for framing a view • a structure attached to a house to soften a wall or entrance
Placement
Pergolas can be placed in many locations:
• on a patio or deck • freestanding or attached to a house • alongside a pool or garage • over a driveway or entry • in a garden or surrounding a garden • on an overlook or in the middle of a town square |
