Custom Pergola Design & Installation in Arizona
Pergolas can benefit any number of yard types. From the homey patio to the expansive back lawn, pergolas can be made to fit just about anywhere. But what is a pergola, exactly?
Sometimes confused with arbors and gazebos, a pergola lies somewhere in-between the two. It consists of columns (2 or 4, depending on the type) that hold up a latticework on top, which can be closed or open. Pergolas are larger than arbors (which are generally small, decorative arches), but usually do not have an enclosed roof or the octagonal shape of gazebos. (Though a pergola with a roof is still an option.)
Pergolas are a worthwhile addition to an Arizona home for many reasons. For starters, they extend living space, creating a welcoming space outdoors to enjoy any time of the year. You’ll actually want to spend more time outside, whether it’s to relax and read a book with a cool beverage by your side or entertain family and friends on the weekends.
Pergolas provide just enough shade without being stifling and help protect your outdoor furniture from the elements as well. Retractable pergola covers and canopies can provide additional shade. Even a hot, Arizona summer afternoon can be pleasant with the help of a strategically placed pergola.
Aside from the immediate benefits, pergola installation is also an easy, inexpensive way to increase your property value and add curb appeal, both of which come in handy if you ever decide to sell your home. To learn about their benefits and maintenance, make sure to check out our blog: Custom Pergola in Arizona: All You Need To Know.
Are you looking to upgrade your yard? If so, a new pergola may be the perfect solution! At Turf Monsters, we construct custom pergolas throughout the Valley of the Sun and further north. To learn more, please visit the location page nearest to you: Anthem, Glendale, Paradise Valley, Peoria, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, or click here to speak with our design team.
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Choosing the Right Type of Pergolas
Attached Pergolas
While freestanding pergolas may have been the traditional design, attached pergolas have quickly made a name for themselves amongst home and business owners.
Attached pergolas have a multitude of benefits. They tend to be the more budget-friendly option since they don’t require quite as many materials as a freestanding one. (Attached pergolas are usually anchored by two outer posts while the other end is secured to the house itself.)
Attached pergolas also create a nice threshold between your indoor and outdoor living space. They also make excellent, cozy areas to enjoy outdoor dining and entertaining. Speaking of which, attached pergolas are the perfect spot for outdoor kitchens, fire pits, and grills. With the addition of some comfy outdoor furniture, you have yourself a quiet place for some quick fresh air or to spend an entire evening outside.
Freestanding Pergolas
Freestanding pergolas, as the name implies, are those that stand alone and are not attached to other structures. The biggest advantage of freestanding pergolas is their flexibility: Where they can be placed, their size and height, and orientation. You can really get creative with these types of pergolas since you’re not bound to the limits of attaching them to your home or other structure.
This type of pergola is very handy if the structure of your house is not compatible with anchoring an attached one to it. They also make great additions to pool areas, providing some protection from the sun. Freestanding pergolas are the perfect addition to gardens, creating a secluded sitting area where you can watch the bees and butterflies.
Choosing the Right Pergola Materials: AlumawoodⓇ
Outdoor pergolas can be constructed with many materials, including wood, teak, metal, vinyl, and fiberglass. AlumawoodⓇ is a newer material that has gained favor for use in pergola designs in the southwest. It combines the best qualities of wood and aluminum. It is made of aluminum that has been made to look like wood. AlumawoodⓇ is much less expensive than other pergola materials and less maintenance. Unlike real wood, AlumawoodⓇ won’t burn, crack, peel, rot, split, or warp. You won’t need to re-seal or coat your AlumawoodⓇ pergola either. And, because it’s made of aluminum, it will help protect your outdoor furniture from the elements as well.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Pergolas provide an extra living space outdoors that provides just enough shade without being too closed off. A pergola consists of columns (2 or 4, depending on the type) that hold up a latticework on top, that can be open or closed.
Building a pergola depends on the space available in a yard. The process typically consists of choosing a location and design, setting the posts in concrete, adding in the columns, setting the beams over the pergola columns, placing the rafters, and then adding in the lattice.
There are a variety of options for a backyard pergola. You can choose between an attached pergola or a free-standing pergola. Alumawood is a great material to use, it lasts forever. With a lifetime warranty, it never has to be painted. We install, level, and stringline for perfection.
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Turf Monsters’ landscapers have been serving satisfied customers in the greater Phoenix area since 2018. Aside from low-maintenance, gorgeous, luxurious turf installations, we also offer landscape lighting, outdoor lights, traditional landscaping, outdoor pergolas, artificial grass for dogs, hardscapes (i.e. patios and sidewalks), plus customized fire pits and built-in BBQ grills. No matter what the project, we love helping customers create personalized, outdoor retreats! Turf Monsters currently serves the following areas: