Enhance your backyard with outdoor shade!
Pergolas and gazebos are popular patio covers because they are very affordable and allow you to create shady relaxing areas for your family.
Pros of Pergolas
Create a great atmosphere for outdoor entertaining
Cost-effective way to improve your property's charm
Great structure for adding lights, fans, and decorations
Adds shade and privacy to your outdoor area
Cons of Pergolas
Pergolas require yearly basic maintenance
Won't protect from rain unless you add pergola roof
If you sell your home, some buyers may not like pergolas
May need to watch for termites attracted to the wood
Pros of Gazebos
Provide great shady outdoor space for entertaining
Cost-effective way to improve your property's charm
Great structure for adding lights, fans, and decorations
Gazebos keep your BBQ grill and patio furniture sheltered from the rain
Cons of Gazebos
Steel gazebos can become hot to touch
Wood gazebos may require regular maintenance
Large gazebos need to be anchored down for wind gusts
Large gazebos may required installation assistance
Helpful Gazebo Links
The gazebos and pergolas in our outdoor shade collection below make it easy for you or your contractor to create a relaxing shady area in your outdoor entertaining space.
