Pergola
is probably the most frequently - and often incorrectly -
used term in the Patio Cover industry.
Originally,
Pergolas were a timber frame on which vines could grow.
In our
adaptive Australian culture, we will often nail shade cloth
or corrugated iron on to the structure in an effort to escape
the harsh sun or falling rain.
Whilst
that's innovative, usually it will do little to create a habitable
recreational area - as shade cloth allows the rain through,
and the radiating heat from corrugated iron uncomfortably
increases the temperature under the roof.
Polycarbonate
or Alsonite sheeting are also frequent secondary additions
to the Pergola structure. However, these too tend to magnify
the sun’s intensity and often shatter or fracture under
the impact of hail.
The overall
appearance of such a structure can also be in direct conflict
with the modern styling of our current-day homes.
Contemporary
Pergolas come in a variety of styles, including the opportunity
to incorporate both Patio Cover and Pergola in one neat structure.
This can highlight an original and flowing change of theme
- for example, a solid Patio Cover merging into an open Pergola
section, to facilitate or enhance a feature garden.
There
are many possibilities to use modern and maintenance-free
powder coated Pergolas to add value and individuality to your
home.
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