A Pergola Kit Could Be What You Need

The first thing you should know about a pergola kit is that it will more expensive than buying pergola plans and building the structure yourself. However, if you have at least $2,000 to spend, you could buy one of the many pergola kits available and save yourself a lot of time and effort. You can still choose from the same variety of materials and designs. In fact, you might even be able to choose something more complex since you won’t have to worry about measuring and cutting.

What you will find when you buy one is that a great deal of the pergola construction will be done before it is shipped. The material will be stained or painted the color you choose. The pieces will be pre measured and cut to your specifications with brackets and mounting hardware already in place. The boards will be marked to tell you where pieces fit together. It will pretty much be like a really large IKEA furniture assembly. You should still have at least two people putting everything together, but it can easily be done all in one day and with just very basic tools. The only power tool you would need is a drill.

Vinyl pergolas are very popular for use around pools and spas and anywhere there might be heavy moisture. Vinyl is naturally resistant to any sort of water damage and will not warp or bend as a result. It also requires no maintenance at all other than an occasional hosing off to keep it clean. The glossy white surface looks particularly sharp and clean alongside a sparkling blue pool and provides the perfect shaded spot for some lounge chairs and tables. Vinyl can cost a little more up front, but is quite worth it in the long run.

The spacing of the rafters and slats on pergola roofs will determine how much shade is given. This is an option you can choose when you are ordering your kit. Many places will allow you to see a computerized preview of the shade patterns depending on your spacing selections. Naturally, tighter spacing requires more roof pieces and will increase the price a bit. Sometimes all it takes is even the slightest breakup of direct sunshine to cool down an outdoor space. Don’t forget that you can always train a vine or two over the top to create more shade.

As long as you have the budget, you really can’t go wrong with a pergola kit. Most places that sell them will even help with the assembly or refer you to someone locally who can. It’s a quick and easy way to be enjoying your new outdoor space in just a day.