A Valuable Addition to Any Landscape
Add A Custom-Built Pergola To Your Backyard Oasis
What is a Pergola?
A pergola is like having open-air rafters overhead. But, if there’s no full covering on the top, what’s a pergola’s purpose? Pergolas are strategically placed and designed so the roof grid of rafters, or beams, can provide some sun protection throughout the day. If you’d like, you can add coverage to the overhead beams to maximize shade.
Pergolas can be free-standing structures that serve as a focal point in your landscaping, or they can be adjacent to another structure to extend the outdoor living area. If you’d like to see how a pergola fits into your landscaping, give Cottonwood Landscapes a call.
Types Of Pergolas
- Gable Pergolas: If you know anything about roofing, you know what a gable roof is. A gable roof is designed with angles that help modulate water buildup on a roof, and also help protect a roof from wind damage, over time. A gable pergola is essentially a pergola with a slanted roof. Gable pergolas are easy to blend in with the roof of your actual home if you want to design your pergola directly off the side of your existing structure.
- Sail Pergolas: A sail pergola is designed without a solid roof in mind. Instead, they are built so that you can attach a piece of cloth, typically made of durable canvas, across the roof or walls to create a temporary covering. This way, you can take the cloth down in the winter, or when wind or rain picks up.
- Skillion Pergolas: A skillion pergola has a single surface roof that curves to one side. This prevents water from building up on top, which can cause water damage over time. It also helps prevent a pergola from being destroyed by devastating wind. Overall, a skillion pergola is a sleek style that is frequently used in public spaces, such as parks.
- Open-Top Pergolas: An open-top pergola has a slotted roof that is made out of beams of wood. Pergolas with an open top don’t have the same protection from precipitation as one with a solid roof, but they allow for open airflow. One popular way that people use open-top pergolas is by growing vines and plants over the roof, which creates a stunning landscape attraction.
What’s the difference?
Many homeowners are unsure of the difference between a pergola, arbor, gazebo, and trellis. Let’s take a look.
Arbor
Gazebo
Trellis
Pergola Purpose - Expand The Use Of Your Yard
Common Uses for Pergolas
- Cover a patio
- Cover a deck
- Frame a hot tub
- Make a focal point in the garden
- Designate seating areas
- Shade a play area
- Train vegetation to grow off the ground
Common Materials Used for Pergolas
- Aluminum
- Canvas (shade cover)
- Fiberglass
- Wood
- Vinyl
We Design Your Dream
Cottonwood Landscapes, LLC can make your dream yard a reality. Not only do we design and install outdoor kitchens and fire pits for Utah homes, but we also build porches, patios, pergolas, and any other outdoor structure that enhances your yard’s natural beauty. We’re experienced with planning outdoor living space, so we understand the best practices for bringing conveniences like gas, electricity, and water into your outdoor structures while still maintaining focus on creating a modern outdoor kitchen that’s high-end and inviting.
If you want your outdoor kitchen designed by a professional, you’ve come to the right place. Our team works with only the best materials and has years of experience. We design spaces that fit in beautifully with the architecture of your home and existing outdoor amenities.
When you describe your perfect al fresco kitchen or fire pit, we listen. A great deal of our own satisfaction comes from knowing you’re satisfied with the final product. Contact us today to start planning the outdoor kitchen of your dreams!
Other Services We Offer
Complement your stunning outdoor kitchen with any of the other landscaping and hardscaping services Cottonwood offers to Utah clients:
Check out our comprehensive list of landscaping services here.
Picture what your yard could be with any number of the services available from Cottonwood Landscapes. When you’re ready to get started on your yard transformation, contact Cottonwood for help achieving your vision.
See What Our Clients Say
Renee Darata2024-08-13I hired Cottonwood Landscapes for 3 projects over 2 summers. A phenomenal job on the paver patio, the focal point of the yard. They were able to provide me with a landscaping vision that I could understand. I had bids from other companies who wanted to cut corners and use low quality materials. The plants and trees that were planted grew well. Their 6 inch steel edging is great. Drip watering in all planter beds.Donna Schell2024-06-10Amazing work. Our backyard is a beautiful place to sit in the morning.Emily Tuggle2024-04-18From the initial meeting to completing the with they were a pleasure to do business with!! They were very responsive, professional, and did an absolutely amazing job. The only way you can even tell they were here was our new patio and landscaping! They cleaned up absolutely everything- I will definitely work with them again!Richard Billings2024-02-19Built my dream waterfall and pond beyond my expectations and has taken care of our sprinkler and water system needs for years. Definitely would highly recommend!!Nathan Brock2024-02-15After wasting 18 months and a whole lot of $ with yet another chalk full of fail contractor, we finally found one leading a team that truly knows what they're doing! From the outset, Cottonwood Landscapes provided thorough and detailed estimates, set clear expectations and provided a comprehensive plan for our project. Their consistency in progress has been remarkable. Every step was well-communicated and executed in a timely fashion, ensuring no surprises or delays. The quality of their work has been truly outstanding. Each aspect of our COMPLEX project has been produced with the highest level of craftsmanship and attention to detail. This is undoubtedly a testament to their exceptionally experienced staff, who not only have developed decades of extensive knowledge through their successes, but also possess a genuine passion for what they do. They show up every day before 8:00 AM regardless of rain, snow, or freezing cold temperatures. I can happily confirm what was told to me, "They're who you call when everyone else tells you it's impossible", and "They're head and shoulders above every other contractor in Utah". Cottonwood Landscapes has been incredibly easy to work with, always accommodating our preferences and offering expert advice. Their commitment to integrity and customer satisfaction is evident in every interaction, making them a standout choice for anyone seeking top-notch landscaping or building services. If you're looking for a landscaping company that combines expertise, quality, and excellent customer service, look no further than Cottonwood Landscapes. They have exceeded my expectations in every way, and I am confident they will do the same for you. Happy to provide additional details to anyone interested.Martin Sanchez2024-02-13Soy exjardineriaMatthew Horn2023-12-20They were very professional—showing up exactly when they said they would, and things looked exactly how they described. And whenever anything did deviate from expectations, they were quick with communications. I could not expect anything more.
Add Value To Your Home
There’s no question that adding a Pergolas to your home adds value to your life and your equity. Experts estimate that a custom Pergolas adds anywhere between 5-8% to your property value.