Pergola is one of the representatives of the family of lattice garden structures, a relative of gazebos, arches, canopies and trellises. The peculiarity of the classical pergola is that this design is created in the form of an openwork corridor made of vertical and horizontal elements capable of visually deepening the garden and improbably decorating it.
Wooden pergolas-lattices
Initially, pergolas were used to support vines and to facilitate the harvesting process in ancient Rome. Later wooden pergolas became something like awnings. Yes, in fact, in translation the word "pergula" just means "canopy" or "extension".
In any case, the pergola is a prefabricated structure of vertical supports in the form of beams, arches, pillars and adjacent horizontal elements. Usually pergolas are covered with plants, which gives the construction an even greater appeal.
Modern wooden pergolas for cottages can perform several functions:
- awning - in this case the upper part of the pergola is denser to perform the role of protection against the sun, it can also act as a gazebo for pleasant meals in the fresh air or a canopy above the playground or over the car;
- Screen - used to zoning the site and obtaining secluded corners in the garden, but if the screen-pergola is installed along the border of the site, it can become a shelter from unwanted eyes;
- tunnel - such a pergola is most often located above a path or a path and creates a fabulous landscape design;
- canopy - in the Scandinavian countries, such a construction near the southern wall of the house is found almost everywhere, therefore, when arranging a house in this style, canopies are a frequent election of designers.
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Structures of pergolas
Depending on what role the pergola performs on your site, it can have a slightly different design. Thus, a wooden pergola for roses located at the rest zone can be either an independent element above the path or near the fence, or combined with other functional objects.
These are wooden pergolas with a bench, when the back of the bench continues in the form of a canopy over the seat. Such a mini-gazebo will become a wonderful decoration of the garden and a pleasant resting place. By the way, on the bench seat there can be a swing , which will make the corner even more interesting and attractive.
And quite another thing, when a wooden pergola adjoins the house, playing the role of a large canopy. In this case, wooden supports are installed only on one side, since the wall plays the role of the base on the other.
Different pergolas and their forms. They can be rounded, rectangular, with kinks, fan shaped, solid and intermittent, regular and free form. In general, nothing can stop your fantasy in this matter.
Why the wooden pergola?
Pergolas can be made not only from wood, but also from metal, stone, concrete and even plastic. And yet it is the tree that is the most common material for making pergolas.
Such popularity is explained by a number of factors. First, the garden structures of this natural material best fit into the overall design of the house area. They are suitable for any style direction and are highly aesthetic.
It is also important that it takes quite a bit of time to build a wooden structure. You can easily master its creation without attracting specialists.
The construction of wooden supports and beams is relatively light and does not require any serious reason. As a result, in a short time and at a small financial cost, you can become the owner of a delightful wooden pergola, which in time will decorate the climbing plants , turning it into a fabulously beautiful element of the landscape.