Pergolas and gazebos are popular options for upgrading your landscape. They can be used to create a beautiful sitting area, offering a shaded place to relax and enjoy nature. They can also be used to create a stunning look for your outdoor decor.
Whether a pergola or a gazebo is right for you depends on what kind of functionality you need. The primary difference between a pergola and a gazebo is the type of roof they have. A pergola has an open roof with a grid of parallel beams. Some people grow vines or other plants over the beams, and some people leave the pergola open. A gazebo has a closed roof, which is usually shingled. Some more upscale versions of gazebos have tiled or metal roofs.
Triad Associates can help you design a pergola or a gazebo to bring out the best features of your backyard and to create a lovely resting space for you or your guests. We’ll help you determine the right design and the right materials to create the most beautiful, finished project.
Here are some things you should think about when designing these projects:
Pergolas
A pergola typically has four thick posts in a square formation, topped by parallel beams with decoratively cut ends. Usually, pergolas are created entirely of wood, but that doesn’t mean that’s your only option. You can create a stunning alteration by using natural stone or veneer for the columns instead. You could cover half the column with stone, or you could cover the whole column. Your choice of stone will have a big impact on the overall look you can create.
The professionals at Triad Associates can help you explore your options, including visualizing the design with samples, sketches, and design software.
Gazebos
Gazebos can be designed with much more detail, including benches inside, a dedicated floor, and a decorative ceiling and roof. Gazebos are often created from wood or metal, but they can also be designed with natural stone to create a more sophisticated look.
You can use stone or veneer on the lower walls of the gazebo, for the columns, or even for the benches inside. The more luxurious the materials you use, the more luxurious the design will be. Our professionals can help you choose the perfect stone to complement your design.
Accessory Features
You can add a lot to a pergola or a gazebo to create a more sophisticated design. For example, you can create a natural stone patio to be a base for the pergola, or you can incorporate an outdoor fireplace into your gazebo (with the right modifications). There are a lot of amazing options, and the professionals at Triad Associates will help you explore them all. Our hardscaping professionals can create extraordinary designs for any backyard space, and they can construct them flawlessly.
Call Triad Associates today to schedule a consultation with one of our design experts and start creating the beautiful pergola or gazebo that you want for your home. We can also upgrade an existing pergola or gazebo with hardscaping features.
