We answer those questions plus the pros and cons. What is a pergola, exactly? A pergola is an outdoor structure formed by an ...

RENSON's Algarve Canvas is a stylish pergola with a fixed roof and consists of 2 layers for extra robustness. The top layer has an enameled steel plate with an anti-condensation layer. Beneath ...

This pergola allows the maximum amount of sunlight to enter during the winter. It’s also perfect for admiring starry skies in the summer. When rain, snow, and wind have to be kept at bay ...

However, she cautions against retrofitting an existing pergola, as "adding a roof dramatically changes the overturn momentum, increasing the risk of toppling in high winds." Her advice?

If the outside of your house has exposed brick or stone, choose the same type of material for the pergola's uprights. Wooden cross members can then be attached to the uprights to form the 'roof'.

On Thursday night, borough councillors rejected the plan for a glass structure but approved a slim, metal pergola with a retractable roof, despite objections from groups including Historic England ...