The Advantages of Having a Backyard Pergola in Charleston

As we approach spring and the warmer weather, many Charleston residents will flock to their backyards to spend time lounging in the sun, grilling and playing games with family and friends. Homeowners who have truly embraced the value of their yard for relaxation and entertainment are usually looking for the next way to enhance their outdoor space. Once landscaping, patios and pools are all in place, pergolas are often the next step to bring aesthetic appeal and practicality to a backyard.

A pergola is an outdoor structure made of columns and a roof that contains beams and rafters; the roof can be left opened or closed, depending on the stylistic persuasion of the homeowners and its intended use. They can be connected to the home or free-standing. The purpose of the structure is to provide a place for family and friends to mingle, converse and share a meal in your yard.

A Charleston pergola installation has a multitude of advantages and benefits.

Pergolas offer an extended living space. A pergola can be used to help better define the space in a backyard and designate a space as the place to conversate, eat, and lounge. While a deck or patio is an obvious extension of a home’s living space, it may be found to be unusable on a hot summer day. A pergola provides shade and its openings still allow for a nice breeze to flow through the structure. This allows the backyard space to be more usable during all four seasons.

Pergolas offer many design options. Pergolas can be designed using different materials in different shades to match a home’s aesthetics and personality. Our pergola design professionals can consult with you on the perfect materials and design for your backyard pergola.

Pergolas are beneficial to landscaping. On their own, pergolas can function as a backdrop for various landscaping additions such as vines that can grow up and through a lattice pergola. The beams can also be used to hang flowers and other plants to create a beautiful, living pergola. Lastly, the shade that we value so much as homeowners may also be a welcome reprieve to some of your yard’s potted plants that require less direct exposure to sunlight.

Pergolas are built to last. With little maintenance and a long shelf life, pergolas are an affordable, beautiful and sturdy addition to any yard.

There are so many benefits to a pergola that allows a homeowner, his family and his friends to thoroughly enjoy their backyard space to the fullest extent. At Structerra Outdoor, we can help you find the perfect shape, size and material for a pergola that would best fit the needs and style of your home.