It’s not difficult to see why garden pergolas are so popular . A pergola can be be used to break up a large garden or backyard, link one area to another or as a focus. It can be a structure for growing climbing plants and, perhaps most excitingly, it can be an outside room for relaxing or entertaining. Who would not desire an extra room in their home?

It all starts with the right pergola designs. Here are a few things to keep in mind as you draft your first set of plans.

3 Things To Avoid

1 Building your structure in a part of the garden or backyard where there are water pipes, gas pipes or electrical cables. Ring 1-888-258-0808 to find your Country’s’s “Call Before You Dig” number. You will be put into contact with the relevant utility companies. Generally, they’ll come out inside a week to mark out where your uses reside underground.

#2 Building a pergola that is too giant or too small. You need the structure to be of a size that does not look out of proportion to the size of the garden. And you want it sufficiently large to satisfy its function. For instance, if you want an amusing space it’s got to be massive enough to accommodate chairs and potentially a table. Again, this is where your plans for building a pergola will save you potentially thousands of dollars.

#3 Paying too much for your pergola. Kits are extremely dear. Pergola plans represent far improved value for money. You can always hire someone to construct it if a DIY pergola project does not appeal.

3 Things To Do

1 Check with your Local Authority whether any permits or conditions apply to building a pergola in your backyard or garden. The rules do alter from area to area.

2 Think carefully about where you need to find your structure. Away from the house would be better if you need a retreat, closer to the house if you would like to use your pergola for eating and entertaining. And take into account sun and wind direction.

#3 If you are going to build a pergola with plants, choose the varieties sensibly. If you want to grow vines, select varieties that don’t attract bees. And if little youngsters are probably going to be playing near the structure it’s best to avoid climbing roses as their thorns can cause evil cuts and scratches.

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