4 Tips for Adding a Pergola or Pavilion to Your Hudson, OH, Paver Patio
While you may enjoy spending quality time outside on your paver patio at your Hudson, OH, area home, you would likely enjoy it even more if you had a pergola or pavilion covering the patio. If you’re considering having a shade structure built in your backyard (or even your front yard), consider a few things before making a decision. Here are four tips to help you get started.
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Determine How You Will Use Your Outdoor Space
How do you plan to spend time in the outdoor space where you are considering having a pergola/pavilion built? Is this an outdoor dining area? Perhaps it’s alongside your pool. Maybe you simply want a shaded area where your elderly family members and small children can take a break. Once you’ve determined how you will use this space, you’ll have a better idea about which options you want to include in the overall landscape design.
Decide Which Functional Options You Want
There are numerous options when it comes to shade structures. While they can be sleek and simple wooden structures, they can also feature functional options that will increase the comfort of your outdoor space.
A louvered pavilion allows you to open and close the louvers wirelessly. This flexibility in the design lets you soak up the sunshine and relax in the shade—whichever you prefer at that moment. There is also an option for a sensor that will automatically close the louvers if it senses rain.
Some homeowners choose to have an outdoor fireplace built near their pergola or as part of their pavilion. Others have a TV installed beneath their pavilion so that they can watch movies comfortably outdoors. With such features, you may want to go with a shade structure that has a roof that will close completely (versus a traditional pergola with slats) so that your electronics are not affected by the elements and you can spend time outside, no matter the weather.
One of the most significant decisions is whether you are adding the structure primarily for shade or another purpose. If so, you will want to choose a design that allows you to close the roof entirely or a design that provides substantial shade most or all of the time.
Consider the Style Options
Your style and architectural preferences are generally not a problem. Professionals can build pergolas to complement the style and design of your home.
Some building material options include a natural wood finish appearance, vinyl, steel, and more. These can often be combined for a unique look, or you can choose just one material. You may choose to go with natural wood and painted wood combination for a modern appearance, or perhaps you prefer a pergola with a southwest look that includes dark wood. Simply speak with a builder to determine what style would complement your architecture the best.
Contact a Professional
A professional landscape company can help you in a variety of ways. First, a professional can look at your current landscape and determine what pergola style would best fit your existing space's look and feel. Next, they can create a design for your approval. Once you have approved the plan, the construction process will begin. Quality work and craftsmanship will make your pergola or pavilion stand out as a unique and beautiful feature in your front yard or backyard.
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A transformation of your landscape begins with an idea of creating a restful or activity-filled spot in the backyard—and the result will be a gorgeous outdoor living space where you will want to spend the majority of your time. To create such an outdoor oasis, our design and construction experts can plan out a beautiful paver patio, fire features, outdoor kitchen, stairs and walkways, water features, and more.
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