Vinyl Pergolas Are Classically Beautiful

The pergola is similar to a gazebo, but the pergola is more green

. Pergolas are typically square in shape. Sometimes you can have an elongated pergola to provide partial coverage to a walkway. I say partial coverage because a pergola will not have a complete roof. Usually the roof of the pergola will be made from latticework. Thus, the pergola will provide some protection from direct sunlight, but will not provide a complete weatherproof roof. Traditional pergolas are made from either a combination of stone and wood or solely from wood. Such pergolas will require upkeep to keep them in good shape. Vinyl pergolas offer a less-expensive and less maintenance-intensive alternative.

The pergola has been around since medieval times. The pergola was a common feature in gardens and vineyards back in the day. It could serve many different purposes. For example, the pergola could provide a sort of transition from the door of a house to a garden or garden feature. The pergola could also provide a transition between pavilions or between garden features. Finally, a pergola could stand alone to provide a place to sit back and relax. Pergolas were sometimes use as a frame for climbing vines or plants. In each of these functions, the pergola served as a shelter that was more natural than a gazebo or a similar structure. Thus, the pergola blends more with nature than other man-made structures.

Whenever you use exposed wood as part of a structure, you are setting yourself up to do a lot of maintenance. Because wood is a natural product, it will biodegrade. Even if you treat a wooden pergola with stains or paints, it will eventually succumb to the elements. Stain and paint do not last forever, so in order to keep your wood in good condition, you will need to retreat it with stain or paint every few years. If you want to use your pergola as a frame for hanging vines, the pergola with stain or paint can be problematic. While pergolas built from wood are naturally beautiful, they are maintenance-intensive.

Vinyl pergolas can be a solid alternative. Many different designs, sizes, and styles are available. You should have no problem choosing a vinyl pergola that meets your design expectations. If you are trying to dress up your yard, but do not want to create more hassle for yourself in the future, then the wooden pergola is not your friend. Vinyl, on the other hand, does not require maintenance. In order to keep your vinyl looking fresh and clean, you might have to occasionally wash the vinyl, but this washing in easy. Typically, you will just need to spray off the vinyl with a hose. You don't have to worry about the time and the mess involved with staining or painting. Because vinyl pergolas come as a kit, you should also not have to worry about making cuts, pre-drilling holes, and other time-consuming tasks associated with working with wood. Vinyl pergolas give you all of the classic beauty of a wooden pergola but with a fraction of the effort and hassle.

Building a pergola in your yard can take it from ordinary to beautiful. The pergola provides a place to sit back and enjoy the weather. Because a pergola is less confined than even a gazebo would be, you can enjoy the breeze, the sun, the sights, and the smells of nature from a semi-protected perch. There is no reason to be mean to yourself by building a wooden pergola, and thus, committing yourself to the upkeep associated with a wooden pergola. Vinyl pergolas are a sound alternative to wooden pergolas.

by: Tyrion Lannister

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