Pergola Building

Building a pergola in the backyard is one way to improve outdoor living space during the summer. A pergola offers varying degrees of shade from the hot summer sun while still allowing cool breezes to pass through. Pergolas can be freestanding over a deck, patio, or other smooth surfaces, or attached to a house's back exterior wall, depending on space and personal preference. They can also be customized and built to fit the space in which they will be installed.