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Anyone have a pergola in their backyard?
Posted on 3/25/14 at 10:53 am
Posted on 3/25/14 at 10:53 am
I have an extra slab in my backyard that the previous owner had planned to put a gazebo on. I want to do something like that too. My question is should I go with a pergola like the first pic or more of a gazebo type with a covered roof? I like the pergolas (cheaper for one), but just how practical are they?
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Suggestions? Opinions?
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Suggestions? Opinions?
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Posted on 3/25/14 at 10:55 am to bwallcubfan
I fricking hate pergolas
so no
I would do a covered roof
so no
I would do a covered roof
Posted on 3/25/14 at 10:56 am to bwallcubfan
unless you live in a tropical climate, i would go with a covered roof
Posted on 3/25/14 at 10:56 am to Salmon
kind of my thinking as well...I see them being ok for a sunny day...but SOL on rainy days.
Posted on 3/25/14 at 10:58 am to Flair Chops
quote:
unless you live in a tropical climate
nope...good ole Louisiana weather
Posted on 3/25/14 at 10:58 am to bwallcubfan
Pergula is useless in inclement weather and is usually just a "sitting area" Coverd Roof you have more options for use.
Posted on 3/25/14 at 10:59 am to bwallcubfan
pergolas give more shade than they get credit for, but you can't beat covered....especially for rain. But yea, pic #2 is going to be way more expensive bro.
Posted on 3/25/14 at 11:00 am to bwallcubfan
quote:
should I go with a pergola like the first pic or more of a gazebo type with a covered roof?
I have been asking myself the same question for my backyard.
My house is "U" shaped with a patio in the center. I want to cover it but also want a built in "Kitchen" with a smoker. I thing an attached patio cover would hold the smoke. I like the pergola. Also, no rain water run-off to worry with.
Posted on 3/25/14 at 11:02 am to bwallcubfan
i would go with covered and entertain the notion of screening it in
Posted on 3/25/14 at 11:02 am to bwallcubfan
even once you grown your vines all over your pergola, it will just become a haven for mosquitoes and whanot
Posted on 3/25/14 at 11:03 am to bwallcubfan
as mentioned, pergolas offer no cover from weather and little shade. If you are going to train climbing flowers to it then it can shade and look pretty. Otherwise, put up a roof.
Posted on 3/25/14 at 11:05 am to bwallcubfan
i have one. it looks like the first picture
mine is cypress, with some vine growing all over it. it covers it like a roof
mine is cypress, with some vine growing all over it. it covers it like a roof
Posted on 3/25/14 at 11:12 am to JPLIII
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But yea, pic #2 is going to be way more expensive bro.
Yeah I wouldn't put the stone at the bottom. I'd just go with wood all the way down.
I'm going to call around for some estimates. Anyone have any idea how much a covered roof would run? Similar to #2 without the stone and no chimney.
This post was edited on 3/25/14 at 11:13 am
Posted on 3/25/14 at 11:13 am to bwallcubfan
it won't be that much more expensive
roofing is relatively cheap
roofing is relatively cheap
Posted on 3/25/14 at 11:17 am to bwallcubfan
Covered roof makes so much more sense.
Posted on 3/25/14 at 11:18 am to Salmon
Posted on 3/25/14 at 11:19 am to Salmon
Posted on 3/25/14 at 11:20 am to Salmon
quote:
it won't be that much more expensive
I was speaking in reference to the pic he posted....it had a fireplace, stone benches, and an outdoor kitchen.
Posted on 3/25/14 at 11:20 am to bwallcubfan
you can get away with pine if you cover the roof, which is much cheaper than cedar for a pergola
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