Homeowners are creating beautiful, stunning and highly functional outdoor spaces for their homes. Everything from elaborate outdoor kitchens, a pool & hot tub oasis, entertaining deck and patio spaces, to outdoor fireplaces and cozy screen porches. Being at home and outdoors isn’t just a trend, it’s a way to extend the living spaces of your home, enjoy nature, soak in that natural vitamin D and provide space to entertain in. While some try to DIY a little at a time, others are investing in the right products and trusted companies to create these beautiful spaces with anticipation of enjoying them for decades to come. We love being part of beautiful plans but we still come across some amazing design plans with a major flaw that leaves us a bit perplexed!
We see beautiful deck builds by talented and smart craftsmen. They sell high end, durable and low maintenance products like Timbertech or Trex. Decking that carries warranties up to 30, 40, 50 years. These decks are built to last and endure all that mother nature has to throw at them.
…But then they throw a wood pergola up on top…It just doesn’t make sense!
Exquisite patios in high end stone with well thought out designs and entertaining spaces are designed every day by highly reputable hardscape contractors. Their beautiful outdoor spaces are meant to be enjoyed for 25-50 years!
…But then they throw a wood pergola up…it always leaves me cringing just a bit.
Crews are building these outdoor masterpieces backed by long standing warranties and selling dreams of a one and done outdoor oasis. So why not make sure that ALL parts of your work fit into that dream?
I get it, wood is beautiful – earthy, grounding, rustic and checks all of the Joanna Gaines Modern-Farmhouse design visions … for about 5-10 years.
I will give you kudos for offering a shade structure into your outdoor design – you are already ahead of the game by making the space usable for hot sunny locations or seasons. That shade is so important for creating a space that people want to spend time in day and night!
But long term solutions do exist for outdoor shade structures that can match your quality decking, railings, stone and patio materials. When planning an outdoor environment, creating a cohesive design that will age together well just makes sense!
Tough durable aluminum is lightweight enough to be used on decks as well as patios but has incredible strength with no warping, sagging, rotting, or rust. Premium vinyl is durable and easy to clean yet provides a finished look to your structure.
High quality, durable pergolas like Heartland Pergolas have a lifetime limited warranty so rest assured that all parts of your outdoor designs are going to hold up strong and beautiful for decades to come. No call backs, no replacements!
When it’s time to create a complete backyard design for yourself or your client’s backyard, choose products that not only complement each other in style, but longevity as well!
Q: What kind of shade structure will last the longest on a backyard landscape design?
A: You want a shade structure that is made from long lasting materials like aluminum or vinyl. Make sure that to choose a high quality aluminum or vinyl as different degrees of materials can vastly change the longevity and stability of your structure.
Q: Is a wood pergola a good shade option for my landscape design?
A: Wood, while initially appealing, typically won’t hold up near as long as shade structures and pergolas made from other materials. With a wood pergola you have to be vigilant on maintenance – regular sanding and staining as well as replacing any pieces of the structure that start to warp or deteriorate. You also have to watch out for pests/insect infestations which can weaken your structure prematurely.
Q: Do pergolas provide shade for outdoor spaces?
A: Shade pergolas are a great choice for outdoor shade structures. While many pergolas serve to provide a nice aesthetic or gain their shade from climbing plants, many pergolas exist today that create actual shade, making them a valuable component of any functional outdoor space. The shade allows many people and families to still gather outdoors when the temperatures soar, and the sun is shining. From pergolas that have closable louvers to angled purlins that block the sun – you can find high quality options available that compliment and elevate your outdoor space.
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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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