Shelter your pergola-covered space from the rain with one of these ideas!
Pergolas are a classic type of outdoor living structure that has spanned centuries. Today, a pergola can be a part of your backyard patio or deck. What makes a pergola a pergola is its slatted roof, which is open to the air above and filters sunlight. If you happen to step onto your pergola-covered patio or deck when it rains, don’t expect to stay dry, unless you have used one of these five pergola cover ideas for rain.
Clear Polycarbonate or Vinyl Panels
A clear, strong, outdoor-grade plastic is a fabulous material for a pergola cover. Polycarbonate or PVC pergola covers come in panels and, when installed correctly, will sufficiently make your outdoor living space sheltered from the rain.
A Waterproof Pergola Tarp Cover
If you look online for pergola covers, you will find a strong, waterproof tarp you can install over your pergola made from a mix of natural and synthetic materials like wood and polyester. This tarp may cascade over two sides of the pergola, adding even more shade. These tarps are not clear and so offer shade from the sun as well.
A Retractable Awning
At Mid-Atlantic Deck & Fence, we have installed pergolas with retractable awnings built into the roof. These awnings are made of a durable, waterproof fabric. The benefit of a retractable awning is that you can have either shade and shelter or the filtered shade that a pergola naturally provides.
A Louvered Roof
A louvered roof also gives that flexibility. A louvered pergola cover can be made of wood, metal, or outdoor-grade plastic. Although a louvered roof has gaps, it is still sufficient to keep out the rain when closed.
A Metal Pergola Cover
Like polycarbonate, vinyl, or fabric pergola covers, a metal pergola cover is a permanent way to add shade and shelter to your outdoor living space. A metal roof risks absorbing heat, but ones that reflect light exist. Metal pergola covers are lightweight, durable, and visually appealing. If you prefer to let more light in every day, it is better to choose one of the plastic options.
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