Pergolas
Pergola Builder in Morristown, TN
Add partial shade and a defined place to sit over a patio, deck, or corner of the yard.
A Pergola Gives A Space Shape Without Closing It In
- Full sun can make a patio or deck too hot to use in summer
- Open seating areas can feel unfinished without something overhead
- A solid roof is not always wanted or needed
A pergola is an open structure of posts, beams, and rafters. The open top gives filtered shade and a defined space, and shade can be increased with closer rafters, a fabric canopy, or climbing plants.
Placement Decides How Much Shade You Get
The direction the rafters run and the time of day you sit outside change how much shade a pergola casts. Posts need solid footings, and a pergola built over an existing deck or patio depends on that surface being able to carry it. Depending on the size and location, a permit may be required, so check with the city or county before building. Most pergolas go over a seating area, so they are often planned with a deck or patio.
- Where you sit and at what time of day
- Footings and the surface under the posts
- Size, clearance, and local permit rules
