Pergola is a structure that is most often made of wood in the form of an extension to the facade to create shade over a terrace, entrance or recreation area. This is a fairly aesthetic and practical solution for arranging a comfortable place on the territory. The main functions performed by a pergola are protection from the sun and the basis for landscaping the yard.

Most often, pergolas are used as a recreation area, installing furniture and other furnishings. It can also be a terrace or support for climbing plants. Types of construction are selected depending on the shape of the yard, the style of landscape design and the purpose of the object itself. Personal preferences play an equally important role.

Varieties and materials for building pergolas

Structures can be of various shapes and designs, adapting to the specific needs of the building owners. The basic types that users usually prefer are the following:

• In the form of an arch - this form is appropriate for decorating the entrance to the garden or transitions between the zones of the yard. It is ideal for climbing plants (roses, clematis, campsis, morning glory) creating the illusion of a natural green tunnel.
• A garden pergola is a garden architecture structure that stands alone to create cozy places with shading. This option can be an element of a recreation area or act as a gazebo.
• A terrace pergola is a structure that is attached to the house for reliable protection from the sun and precipitation. Creating a comfort zone, it can have an open or closed appearance. In the latter case, a canopy made of fabric or polycarbonate material is often used.
• A pergola-corridor - it has the appearance of an elongated space that somewhat resembles a tunnel. It is most often used when it is necessary to originally design garden paths or transitions between the house and the summer recreation area.

The materials that are most often used for the construction of pergolas are wood, metal or a combination of them. The most popular is wood, because it has the most harmonious appearance on a suburban area and is very reminiscent of a gazebo.

As for metal, it is most often used in the format of a frame of light lattices and can perfectly complement the exterior of the site. Often such arches are decorated with live greenery, climbing plants, thanks to which a green tent is formed.

In addition to these materials, pergolas can also be built from stone or concrete. Most often, a base is made of them in the form of columns at the corners, formed from any material, including wood, metal or even glass.

Turnkey construction of a pergola: process features

Such a structure can be built independently. However, if you do not have construction skills, it is advisable to seek help from specialists. Construction companies most often offer such a service in a convenient turnkey format. The construction of a pergola involves the following stages:

• Preparation of the material - if it is wood, then supports measuring 10x10 cm and crossbars measuring 5 by 10 cm are prepared.
• Concrete is mixed to secure the supports.
• Self-tapping screws and metal corners are purchased.
• Tools are prepared.

At the beginning of construction, the selected area is marked out. For this, the layout of the pergola, its size and the place for installing the supports are determined in advance.

Then the posts are installed. Pits are dug for them with a depth of at least 60 cm, into which the supports are placed and fixed with concrete. The crossbars are attached to the posts using metal corners. The roof is made of transverse slats, which are located at the same distance from each other. You can also fix light trellises for plants on the roof for decoration. When using wood during construction, it must be treated with an antiseptic, and then covered with varnish or paint. The metal is also covered with a protective layer of paint and anti-corrosion substances.

Turning to the construction company "RСС ALBA" for the service of building a turnkey pergola, you can count on many advantages. First of all, this is an extraordinary high-quality performance of work, delivery of a ready-to-use facility within the specified time frame and responsibility for each stage of construction. If necessary, the company will offer the services of a designer, will provide the purchase and delivery of materials.