We answer those questions plus the pros and cons. What is a pergola, exactly? A pergola is an outdoor structure formed by an arrangement of vertical posts or pillars that support beams or sturdy open ...

If the outside of your house has exposed brick or stone, choose the same type of material for the pergola's uprights. Wooden cross members can then be attached to the uprights to form the 'roof'.

This pergola allows the maximum amount of sunlight to enter during the winter. It’s also perfect for admiring starry skies in the summer. When rain, snow, and wind have to be kept at bay ...