Adding a custom Pergola in Arizona can be a great way to add shade to your backyard landscape. It can also create an eye catching destination spot for you and your family to get out and fully use your outdoor living space. When choosing the right type of custom Pergola in Arizona backyards keep three things in mind.
The first thing to consider is what type of shade do you need or want. If you’re looking to completely block the sunlight than a solid top pergola or ramada is the right choice. If you only need partial shade than a trellis top may be a better choice. Trellis top pergolas can be built of wood or Aluma-wood.
Secondly, you’ll need to decide what type of material you want the pergola or ramada to be made of. To match your homes exterior you may choose block and stucco columns with a roof that matches your home’s roof. This type will cost the most but will also give you full shade and be the easiest in getting homeowner association approval. The Aluma-wood products are also available with solid tops and can be built on top of basic steel posts or dressed up with stome columns or one of the decorative manufactured aluminum columns.
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Finally before building a custom Pergola in Arizona you want to consider what type of maintenance will be required over the years. Block, stucco and tile roof type pergolas or ramadas will require about the same amount of maintenance you would give you home’s exterior. Custom pergolas constructed using wood beams, rafters and trellis will require the most maintenance. The most damage to these pergolas is done by the sun. To keep it looking new, you’ll need to paint, stain or seal the wood about once every 3 years. On the other hand Aluma-wood products are virtually maintenance free. They come with a powder coat finish and the aluminum won’t rust. Some peoples initial reaction to the Aluma-wood is that it looks fake, but after learning how they can be dressed up with stone or decorative columns and require no maintenance their opinion changes.
Whichever type of custom pergola for Arizona you choose, one thing is for sure. There won’t be a lack of sun!
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