Pergolas SarasotaThere are many ways for you to maximize your outdoor space by making it more conducive for activities or rest. Aside from adding a pool, a garden, or some landscaping, structures that serve as design or areas where you and your family guests can gather are worthy investments you can make today. 
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What is a Pergola?Pergolas are becoming popular again among Sarasota residents. Some may find it traditional, but it offers this timeless way of extending your living area so you can bask in the beauty of nature outside. Build it on the area in your property overlooking the best view of your garden or environments like the mountains or lake.
A pergola can also add more beauty to your backyard or garden, as well as complement your home's architecture while serving as more practical use of your outdoor space. Orienting pergolas on the most appropriate spot in your Sarasota property allows you to have a shaded space outdoors where you can spend your time without worrying about the scorching heat of the sun. With only beams for support and columns overhead, you are also maximizing the airflow. But if you opt to add more weather protection, you can attach fabric as a roof or cover on the sides. |
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Pergolas versus Gazebos versus Arbors
Pergolas provide better ventilation than gazebos but are similarly structured as arbors. The only difference is their usual application: a gazebo is a freestanding structure that is bigger in space and with a default roof; an arbor usually serves as a covered walkway or shaded area for dining or sitting; and a pergola is like an extended part of your home attached to it, or can be independent and serve as a shaded area of your wooden deck, pool deck, or patio.
Advantages of Pergolas
Pergolas are simple and straightforward structures that can enhance your Sarasota home’s aesthetics in many ways. Having one in your home, especially if it is situated in a comfortable area with the best views outdoors can encourage you to spend more time outside. And according to studies, having regular quiet time communing with nature can significantly boost your health – physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Here are more reasons why pergolas make great additions to Sarasota homes:
Here are more reasons why pergolas make great additions to Sarasota homes:
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They are relatively inexpensiveYour choice of material will dictate the price for your pergola. But traditionally, wood is the most preferred choice. Wood blends well with the outdoor environment and never goes out of style. If you want something timeless yet impactful, wood is the best choice.
Pressure-treated softwood makes an affordable option for pergolas. It gives out the homey and warm vibe of wood at a fraction of the cost of premium hardwood. But if you have the budget, go ahead and splurge with hardwood as they are generally more weather resistant and durable. Plus, you get a premium-looking pergola that's hard to replicate by other types of materials. |
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Pergolas are timeless structures
Gardens and pergolas are natural and timeless elements that can easily boost your property’s aesthetics. Even if we are living in modern times, the sight of greens, natural colors, and the feeling of nature around is always sought after. If you want your Sarasota home to evoke a feeling of warmth, welcome, and hospitality, invest in pergolas.
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If you’ve been searching for ways to upgrade your outdoor living space while simultaneously increasing the value of your home; we offer custom wooden pergolas that can fit any type of home or lifestyle. Contact SWFL Carpenters today for a free estimate.