Mari Can you send me a picture of what the top of the pergola looks like. I would like something like this but if I cover the top so it can be used if it rains, there will be no sunlight in my house, no?
HighCraft Builders Hi Mari!
Here are a few more links to pictures of this pergola:
Valley View 1 Valley View 2 In response to your question regarding sunlight, yes, by roofing in any pergola structure you do limit the amount of natural light that is allowed in to your home. I hope this helps!
Pergola - In this pic, you have strips going the opposite way as well. Is that for more 'shade' or is it a design element. The 'main' boards, appear to be doubled, and then a space - is there a reason for this design? Is it more for looks or shade? Thank you. »
HighCraft Builders Hi Linda - thank you for your question! This pergola was made using 2x8 Cedar joists and 1x2 upper shade lath. The double joists as well as the spacing of the shade lath were decisions that we made with the help of our clients. The reason was both aesthetic and for increased shade. There is a portion of the structure that is dried-in (waterproof) in which we used standing seam metal in place of the shade lath. Hope this helps!
HighCraft Builders Hi tdaburton! It is hard to provide exact dimensions because of the shape of this space, but it is approximately 26' x 25' at it's widest points. Hope this helps!
HighCraft Builders This is an actual photo of the finished outdoor living space. The photo was taken by the very talented team at Harper Point Photography. Here is a link to more photos of this space. http://www.highcraft.net/home-remodeling.html. Click on Outdoor Living.
What paint colors were used for siding and trim? - We have a similar color palette that I am trying to refine. Would you be so kind as to share your color scheme? Thanks:-) »
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Jayson,
Thinking about the pergola, we like the 2 directions of this pergola, going in 2 dimensions as opposed to a flat pergola. Like that it takes up a good amount of the house. Don't like stone wall ss it encloses us-want it to open up out to the yard.