Archadeck of Fort Worth creates a pergola with pizazz in Southlake, TX
November 28th, 2011 § Leave a Comment
If you think the pergola is just another pretty face in the backyard, think again.
When you think of an outdoor structure that would serve as a shade structure what would be the first image to pop into your mind? A covered porch or covered patio? Or maybe a roofed cabana by the pool on a scorching hot Texas afternoon? Most often our minds are trained to take us to an image that is familiar and safe, but often times outdoor structures that you would least likely suspect to provide shade and cover can actually pull off the job with loads of character and style to boot. Take for example, the pergola.
This final design rendering prepared by Archadeck of Fort Worth helped these Southlake, TX homeowners visualize the finished project.
Pergolas were originally designed as a garden feature to form a shaded pathway or walkway. These Southlake, TX homeowners had the right idea when they decided to incorporate a stunning pergola into their backyard patio. This pergola will serve as a focal point and place of interest in terms of design, and serve the function of blocking the sun’s harsh rays as well.
This photo shows the backyard area before the pergola was installed
A pergola used as a patio cover, or cover for a porch has in itself much potential to offer shade. Depending on the variance between the cross beams that cover the upper portion of the pergola. A pergola built with the cross beams closer together offers much more shade than one with more distance between the slats. Archadeck of Fort Worth also offers pergola owners a way to increase the sun protection and offer protection from rain and the elements while keeping the original design of your pergola intact. This is made possible by using a Polygal cover atop the pergola.
This image shows the clarity of using a Polygal pergola cover
Polygal covers are nearly invisible and consist of a rigid sheet structure made from lightweight polycarbonate plastic. They are flexible and are virtually unbreakable and also completely recycled using post-consumer waste. Polygal covers offer excellent thermal insulation, UV protection and provide extra strength under wind, rain and snow.
The pergola serves a dual function of style and protection for these Southlake, TX homeowners
We were able to provide these Southlake, TX homeowners protection from moisture and sun by installing a Polygal cover to this pergola. The addition of the cover permits the homeowners to have a beautiful pergola which functions similar to a covered patio. This Polygal topped pergola covers the entire space just as a patio cover would, the only difference is that with a pergola you do lose the ability to add creature comforts such as electrical for fans, speakers and the like. What you gain by using a pergola in a unique and highly functional manner makes up for the little extras that are not be feasible within a pergola.
These homeowners are ecstatic with their new space, and are glad they made the decision to think outside the box in terms of adding a pergola that serves as a shade structure for their backyard. Now the homeowners have a beautifully protected space within the confines of the pergola which include areas for grilling, dining and relaxing. This area also cozies up to their relaxing hot tub. Who could possibly ask for more?
If you are looking for a shade structure that is aesthetically appealing and highly functional, contact Archadeck of Fort Worth to plan, design and build a structure to protect you from the elements and provide backyard inspiration for years to come. Call us at (817) 496 – 3325 or email us at tarrantcounty@archadeck.net
To see more charming pergolas by Archadeck of Fort Worth, visit our pergola and trellises photo gallery located on our website.
