For most people that are not in the landscaping profession, any outdoor resting structure is a pergola. But that’s definitely not the case.
If you fall in the same category, then this article is for you. It will give you a clear picture of what a pergola is and other details on the same.
First things first: what is a pergola?
Basically, a pergola is an outdoor structure consisting of vertical posts or pillars that are supported by beams and rafters. They usually form a shaded walkway, a sitting area or a shaded passageway. While pergolas come in different styles and material, the essential parts of any pergola include:- Columns- they are the pillars that support the pergola’s roof
- Beams and rafters- they are basically the slats that make up the open roof of pergolas
- Stringers- they are optional but they provide more shade and perpendicularly on top of rafters
- Ledger board- also optional, its work is to connect the pergola to a building.
