Pergola

Garden Pergola options

It isn’t always easy to differentiate between a Garden Pergola and a Gazebo. As a rule of thumb, a gazebo has a fully-closed roof to provide shade from sun and rain. A pergola has a partial roof – characterised by interlocking parallel beams.

Pergolas – convenient solution

A Timber Pergola tends to have part roofs, with timber beams providing some shade. Climbing plants can be used to further enhance the shade – and fragrance – of this outdoor area. Positioning the pergola is important, they are usually freestanding but can be attached to a house or garage.

Canvas or screens can be attached to a pergola for more privacy, several of our canopy structures are Pergolas with canvas screens. These screens need to be stored indoors over winter months and closed during high winds.  

Simpsons Outdoor Accents

If you can’t get quite what you want then try our Simpson Strong-Tie collection of black powder-coated joist hangers, wood connectors, and fasteners. These products provide strength and elegance to wooden pergolas or any other building designs, you might wish to replicate.

Gazebo – closed roof for an external space

Gazebos help provide a shaded space on warm sunny days, As the day progresses this outdoor space can be the favoured location for a tranquil outdoor retreat for socialising, reading, eating, and drinking. The roof will provide protection from the sun and light rain. See our gazebo category for some potential solutions.