The past year brought many changes for most of America, and those changes included how we enjoy our outdoor living spaces. With a considerable portion of the population working from home, a covered outdoor living space is no longer just a spot to barbecue on the weekend.
Those whose main employment was sourced from an office space now earn a living from their home and want to spend some of their workdays outside — or escape to the outdoors as soon as they clock out. That means the outdoor living area must function as a place of relaxation and commerce. Who says you can’t have both?
Pergolas are best known for being attached to a home, but they can also serve as a point of interest in the general landscape scheme for your home. Since the pandemic, homeowners have begun to spruce up their outdoor design and landscape. As we enter 2022, pergolas are a great and easy element to incorporate into outdoor spaces.
Homeowners with larger yards often have areas that require a lot of shrubs and flowers to make them attractive, but a free-standing pergola can add function and decoration, eliminating the need for year-round attention to a planting schedule and lawn maintenance.
The addition of a table and chairs turns this inviting setting into a wonderful place to enjoy friends or work, while the stone columns supporting the pergola carry the eyes from the retaining wall upward, adding vertical appeal.
There is something intimate and soothing about an outdoor fire pit. It takes the chill off of a cool evening, and the light provided by the fire draws everyone’s attention to the center of the gathering. Most of us can remember a camping adventure where roasting marshmallows over the fire made for great memories. A pergola defines this space as an area of recreation, but also provides shade and an area to work during the day.
Above-ground decks can leave a lot of space unused below the structure, but this home has taken advantage of the shade provided by pergolas to add a second grassy area adjacent to the deck. With gardening becoming a popular pastime in 2022, a pergola can serve as a great place to put any plants that need a shady home or extra protection from heavy rains.
Some people opt to complete the space with a concrete patio below, but leaving the grass saves homeowners money and time. Not only can it be used for gardening, but the area could also give youngsters a safe place to play, protected from the sun.
If your home was built using a modern architectural design, a classic pergola with rounded edges will not be an acceptable aesthetic match. But this pergola features sleek, square edges and columns that perfectly complement the home — all while providing a comfortable outdoor space to relax under.
Notice how the shadows from the roof slats mimic the appearance of the outdoor shades, as they seem to expand the living area to the outdoors. This intentional design amplifies the look of this outdoor oasis, making it a focal point your neighbors will envy.
A front porch deck is a significant add-on for a ranch home, but it is not all that inspiring by itself. This classic pergola adds charm and provides a cool retreat for visitors and family. As temperatures start to cool off, this backyard area will still welcome anyone looking for a relaxing seat with a view. In addition, the matching railing system completes the feel of an outdoor living room, adding a sense of privacy and security.
With over half of the total workforce working remotely, it’s important to have a space that allows you to escape the four walls of your at-home office. An outdoor area is a great place to get some work done while enjoying the fresh air.
However, depending on where you live, it may be impossible to block the sun at certain times of the day. Drop shades have become a popular solution to increase shade, and utilizing a free-standing pergola is the perfect way to mount them. This low-cost remodeling project turns a deck that was only usable in the morning and evening into an all-day outside entertainment and work-from-home area.
A patio is only suitable for entertainment when the sun is not bearing down on you. Essentially, this means you only have a few hours of shaded enjoyment during the day. An easily-installed, stand-alone pergola is a great way to access more of your patio space during heat peaks.
This would also be the perfect spot to grow shade-loving potted plants. If you like to read or work outdoors on your computer, the only thing needed is a chair and table to hold your coffee.
Spending time on your porch is an excellent way to relax, but if you have neighbors that live right next door, you may be uncomfortable out in the open. Adding a privacy trellis allows you to relax and provides a friendly wall between you and your neighbor. It also provides even more shade for your space and can also serve as a barrier between you and gusty winds.
A tan and brown color scheme ties the attached pergola to the railing system and adds to the woodland setting surrounding this cottage. Covered decks with railing systems are a natural way to provide the comfort of being inside with the peace and beauty of being outdoors. There is ample room under the canopy for a cozy gathering and a wide-open space for those who want the full sun.
Outdoor kitchens have been trending for some time now. With many restaurants closed or having seating restrictions, cooking at home has become more of a celebration than a chore, and cooking outside is the epitome of that experience.
Adding a bar to the space ensures everyone can enjoy themselves with fine food and fellowship. Housing this entertainment spot under a pergola allows you to enjoy all the benefits of being outside without the dangers of exposure to the full rays of the sun.
2021 was a big year for purchasing vacation homes. For people that were tired of being at home 24/7, a vacation home was a great way to escape their everyday life without actually having to book a vacation.
As people start to utilize their vacation homes in 2022, some might plan to stay for extended periods of time and work remotely. With pergolas providing ample shade, these people can take their work outside and still enjoy the view of their vacation home. In fact, why not get a porch that is so shaded that it can be enjoyed all day long?
Handmade pergolas are usually constructed in such a way that the shade provided is not customizable. However, this porch is covered with a roof that offers 90% shade, while still offering the freedom of a covered outdoor living space that is not closed in. This design provides both heavy shade and full sun on the same deck, great for those who are working and those there to get a nice tan.
During 2020 and 2021, people invested in pools because of vacation cancellations and extended days at home. Instead of buying in a vacation home, some people created their own, permanent backyard oasis. As people finish up the construction process and prepare to enjoy these new features in 2022, it’s a great time to install a poolside pergola.
Anyone that has ever been poolside knows that you need a place to escape to when the sun gets too hot. Tucked away on the side of the yard, this outdoor space offers a shady area during the hot days of summer. It also makes for a great place to work while keeping a watchful eye on your children playing in the pool during their summer vacations.
To extend the use of the area into the cooler months, add a fireplace to provide heat and comfort. It also serves as a cooking station for hot dogs, smores and more.
Heartland Pergolas works hard every day to ensure your pergola is ready to install when it is delivered. Our website contains drawings to assist you in the process, and our customer service team is available to answer any questions you may have. Contact us today by phone or email for a custom quote, and we will respond to your inquiry within 24 hours.
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The dimensions of a Heartland Pergola refer to the width and depth of the pergola's roof. The pergola roof will include the beams and rafters, and on a traditional style pergola, will extend past the posts of your pergola.
For an example, a 14' x 14' pergola means that the overhead roof dimensions are 14' x 14'.
To figure out post spacing you will want to look at the specific CAD drawing for the pergola size you are looking for. Noting that a typical traditional style pergola will be built with the posts inset one foot from the end of your beams. Modern pergolas will NOT have an overhang.
Tip while planning - if your patio space is 14' x 14', most homeowners will opt to go a size larger on a Traditional Style Pergola so that the overhang of the pergola roof extends past the edge of your patio, rather than stopping even with it. A 14' x 14' patio would benefit from installing a 16' x 16' pergola (or greater) for optimum sun coverage.
We have the best of both worlds!
Aluminum base structure for extreme durability and strength paired with a vinyl exterior that makes your pergola maintenance super easy!
Many vinyl pergolas on the market are going to have no reinforcement or internal reinforcement by wood. Over time, that wood will rot, warp and sag. The aluminum inserts of Heartland Pergolas ensure that is never an issue for your pergola. It's a solid structure, easy to maintain and will last you for decades! We are so confidant in that fact that we offer a Lifetime Warranty.
You can purchase any of our pergola kits or eyebrow pergolas online through our website or order by calling in (563-345-6745) and talking to our sales team. If you are ordering a pergola with customizations outside of our pergola design tool, custom sizes or configurations, you will want to purchase by speaking with our team over the phone/email.
Upon ordering, either via our website or through our sales staff you will receive a docusign document emailed to you detailing all your options and pergola specs to sign off on before we send your pergola to fabrication.
Due to the custom nature of our product, we cannot accept returns. All pergola kits are made to order specifically for your space and requirements. We recommend you work directly with our team to discuss all potential site, climate, and installation requirements before you make your purchase to ensure that you get exactly the materials that you need.
We want you to be happy with your purchase, if there is a problem just reach out and we will work with you to make it right.
It doesn’t happen often but if you do find something missing or damaged, we will replace it immediately.
For all orders in the continental US, shipping is already included!
If you live outside of the continental US and would like a quote on shipping, please contact Elizabeth for a shipping quote!
Each kit will come with the corresponding instruction manual for that pergola. It will list step-by-step how to install, what tools are needed and show diagrams for the installation. You will also get your related CAD drawing for your pergola as well.
You are welcome to download the digital version of our instruction manuals ahead of time if you want to take a look at the process first!
We also have installation videos available 24/7 playable from YouTube Play List. Our Video Installation series will break down each step into a short video so you can see exactly how each step is completed.
VINYL AND ALUMINUM STRUCTURES LIMITED WARRANTY
Subject to the conditions and limitations listed herein, Heartland Pergolas warrants its vinyl structures to be free from defective workmanship and materials and, when subject to normal and proper use, against surface peeling, rot, structural damage from termites, splitting, flaking, rusting, and blistering, abnormal weathering or abnormal discoloration.
We have many customers who go the DIY route to install their pergola! If you have some basic building experience and knowledge with some simple tools, you can build a pergola.
We provide you with written installation instructions, video tutorials online, and the best customer service you can get!
You can watch our videos ahead of time to see if you feel comfortable working with the tools and materials needed to build your pergola. Our Installation Videos are divided up into short step-by-step clips that are to the point and show you exactly how each part is completed.
General guidelines for DIYers:
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