{"id":3881,"date":"2018-11-28T14:22:11","date_gmt":"2018-11-28T19:22:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mchalelandscape.com\/?p=3881"},"modified":"2019-01-24T14:31:39","modified_gmt":"2019-01-24T19:31:39","slug":"4-design-build-tips-for-the-perfect-custom-pergola","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mchalelandscape.com\/es\/4-design-build-tips-for-the-perfect-custom-pergola\/","title":{"rendered":"4 consejos para dise\u00f1ar la p\u00e9rgola personalizada perfecta"},"content":{"rendered":"

According to Sandra Moffatt, custom pergolas have become increasingly popular over the last 10 years.<\/p>\n

\u201c[Pergolas provide a] way to add feel and flare to your home without breaking the bank,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n

As the Construction Division Manager for McHale Landscape Design, Moffatt has helped to build pergolas of every size and shape imaginable during her 16 years with the company.<\/p>\n

According to her, there are four primary guidelines to keep in mind when designing and building a pergola for your own home:<\/p>\n

PURPOSE <\/strong><\/h3>\n

The first objective, Moffatt notes, is determining your pergola\u2019s purpose.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat is the main focus?\u201d she asks. Is your pergola going to serve as a gathering place for a family? Will you require ample space to entertain guests? Or is it simply an attractive spot to hang a swing?<\/p>\n

Moffatt has been involved in landscape architecture for more than 30 years. During this time, she has seen pergolas range from the tiniest structure to 40 x 40-foot behemoths that can accommodate huge parties and gatherings.<\/p>\n

Purpose and location, in tandem, will drive the size and shape of your custom pergola.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you have a patio connected to your home, a pergola can provide a perfect spot for intimacy,\u201d Moffatt says.<\/p>\n

Other homeowners may opt for eyebrow arbors over a window.<\/p>\n

\u201cSometimes, a home just lacks street presence or road appeal, and homeowners wish to add something that is purely ornamental to dress up a window or a door.\u201d<\/p>\n

Freestanding pergolas, too, can offer a wealth of structure to a landscape. Extra measures must be taken to secure them, however, so they don\u2019t sway in the wind and break apart.<\/p>\n

ARCHITECTURE <\/strong><\/h3>\n

Tying a custom pergola into your existing home architecture is also crucial, Moffatt says. Make note of the features from your home you\u2019d like to incorporate.<\/p>\n

Owners of a small cottage, for example, may favor an English garden style structure, while the owners of large estates may opt for something more elaborate and decadent.<\/p>\n

Your surrounding architecture should also play a significant role in the materials used, Moffatt notes. When it comes to constructing your custom pergola, the possibilities are virtually endless.<\/p>\n

Wood requires more maintenance, she notes, but remains a perfectly acceptable building material. Stone, stainless steel, and fiberglass, too, provide strength and stability, and can provide excellent support posts.<\/p>\n

When it comes time to install the roof, the quality of your beams and rafters is paramount to a lasting structure.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you have a big stone house, maybe your rafters are big timbers,\u201d Moffatt explains. Victorian architecture, on the other hand, would call for something smaller, more delicate and petite.<\/p>\n

McHale has installed PVC rafters with metal frames, which are incredibly durable and enduring.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey don\u2019t rot at all,\u201d Moffatt says.<\/p>\n

ACCOUTREMENTS <\/strong><\/h3>\n

Custom pergolas can be electrically wired to meet almost any potential need.<\/p>\n

Ceiling fans and light fixtures bring the comforts of home outdoors, while manual or electric, umbrella-style shades can offer shade and privacy.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou can add as many features as you can dream of,\u201d Moffatt says. \u201cThere are as many different styles of pergolas as there are styles of houses.\u201d<\/p>\n

PRICING <\/strong><\/h3>\n

Keep in mind: the sturdier your materials and the more dynamic your functionality \u2013 the loftier the price.<\/p>\n

The most economic route, Moffatt explains, is typically to build with pressure treated lumber. While cost-effective, it can still provide an impressive and dynamic structure.<\/p>\n

Mahogany beams, PVC wrapped in metal, and other premiere materials all add to the final price tag.<\/p>\n

Whatever your needs, however, McHale can accommodate, Moffatt says.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt all depends on a customer\u2019s budget and wherewithal.\u201d<\/p>\n

Whether in your yard, courtyard, or patio, a custom pergola is sure to add a tremendous amount of interest to your home.<\/p>\n

McHale Landscape Design often assists homeowners who have lived in one home and one neighborhood for most of their lives. While they love their location, they just desire a few minor adjustments to refresh and reinvigorate their surroundings.<\/p>\n

Custom pergolas often provide the perfect solution.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt doesn\u2019t take a lot to make a big difference to the character of your home,\u201d Moffatt says.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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