Are Austin pergolas the right fit for your yard or driveway? And what exactly is a pergola?
A Pergola Sola
A pergola is traditionally a simple wooden structure with vertical posts and an open roof of crossed beams – a lattice, basically – that throws partial shade. You’ll typically see pergolas on the patios of Italian restaurants, sometimes covered with climbing ivy for additional visual appeal and shade. Traditional pergolas with the open roofs protect somewhat against the sun, and may also ward off the occasional falling branch.
Our Improved Austin Pergolas
Of course, pergolas can also be roofed with an all-weather UV-protected sunsail like the ones we build at Patio Covers Austin! Our pergolas have the following advantages:
- We build with anchored steel posts for better structural strength
- Our UV sunsails provide more sun protection and come in a variety of colors to match your home or business
- Our pergolas also protect your space against hail, bird feces, strong winds, UV damage to persons and property, dust, and falling debris like leaves, drupes, and stain-happy pecan grit (an Austin specialty!)
Our high-quality Austin pergolas don’t require a permit, an architect, or a level foundation, which makes them in our opinion the best option for a driveway or patio cover in Texas. Our steel-cable-reinforced carport sunshades are a tremendous way to get the most out of your yard and driveway. Contact Patio Covers Austin and find out how we can help.
Common Pergola Uses
Obviously, a pergola is a must-have for a sunny Italian restaurant with an attractive view. But it doesn’t stop there. In fact, a pergola might be the perfect thing to unlock the usefulness of your outdoor spaces.
One of the sad facts of our beautiful city is that so many people live in fear of the ferocious Texas sun, and with good reason. But have you noticed how pleasant it can be on a hot day when you’re in the shade? And have you noticed how many sunny days we are privileged to enjoy in Austin?
Don’t stand idly by when you could be making the most of your Austin spaces…!
Here are some ideas:
- Do you like to cook or barbeque? Why are you doing it inside on a pleasant sunny day? Cooking outdoors isn’t just more fun – it saves you money because that cooking heat doesn’t warm up your indoor spaces and hike your utility bills.
- Cooking indoors can also create strong smells and emit lungfuls of nasty combustion byproducts, including carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, and nitrogen dioxide.
- If you have a pleasant patio or yard, why not cover it so it you can use it on hot days? The difference between blazing sun and shady pleasantness can be shocking. Your family and pets will thank you, especially if you can convert a spot that usually gets incinerated by direct sun into a useful outdoor refuge.
- A shady pergola is the perfect solution for gardeners who want to get more growing days out of the year. A pergola can also help reduce the frigid effect of winter winds.
- Is your pool too much like a sauna, or does it collect leaves and debris like a giant gutter? A pergola could be just the thing to reduce the effect of heat and tree effluvia.
- Do you have a room that always seems to be hotter than the rest of the house? Are you never able to enjoy the view because your blinds are always drawn? A sun-side or rooftop pergola could serve dual purposes, making the yard or roof more useable while also cooling rooms, windows, and walls that get too much sun exposure.
- Is the parking lot at your business painful to navigate? Are trees destroying your employees’ cars? A pergola can solve these problems and we can size it to fit your needs.