Sunshine, Shade, Stylish Aesthetic: The Benefits of Adding a Pergola to Your Deck in Utah’s Wasatch Front
The best outdoor spaces don’t happen by accident; they are thoughtfully designed, carefully planned, and expertly built to create an aesthetic but functional space. One of the best ways to achieve this on your deck is by adding a pergola to your deck in Utah’s Wasatch Front!
Along the gorgeous skyline and mountain views of the Wasatch Front, you can enjoy a beautiful evening or bright summer day under a pergola and still feel like you’re out in an open, airy environment.
Think that a pergola is just for aesthetics? Think again! Keep reading to learn why this eye-catching structure is more versatile than you’ve ever imagined!
The Pergola: An Elegant History
Dating back thousands of years, pergola-like structures can be found tracing their origins to ancient civilizations along the Mediterranean, including Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Now, when you think of those civilizations, you think of stunning buildings and structures designed by architects way ahead of their time. From the pyramids of Egypt to Greece’s cliffside homes and the timeless architecture of Rome, people have long created beautiful spaces that blend function with artistry.
However, all of these famous landmarks that we have grown to appreciate for their style and build have served a purpose or function. So you know that if a pergola was built in these areas, it was created to serve as more than just a pretty structure. In fact, the word pergola actually means a roof or a protected structure!
People first built pergolas to support climbing vines that provided natural shade. As their popularity grew, homeowners and landscape designers embraced pergolas as elegant focal points, incorporating them into sprawling gardens and intimate backyards to create outdoor spaces that feel naturally connected to their surroundings.
Anatomy of A Pergola
Traditionally made out of wood, with the advancement of materials, you no longer have to worry about your pergola rotting, warping, or splitting. The material we use here at Blackrock Decks is made of aluminum and steel manufactured right here in the USA! This makes it not only a beautifully designed structure, but also one that is virtually maintenance-free! This makes adding a pergola to your deck in Utah’s Wasatch Front even more beneficial because it can withstand the sometimes unpredictable daily weather and the varying seasons!
Pergolas are Versatile and Beautiful
Like you wouldn’t judge a book by its cover, you don’t want to judge a pergola just by its elegant design. While people originally built pergolas to support climbing vines, today’s homeowners can customize them with a variety of features that make them even more versatile and functional.
Define a Space
If you’re looking to keep an open and airy feel, but still want to create a designated and covered space to use for an outdoor eating or lounging space, a pergola is a perfect addition! This helps you want to keep a seamless flow from space to space and still benefit from what a pergola can provide.
Personalize Your Pergola
Your pergola doesn’t need to just be a structure for vines to grow. In fact, you don’t need vining plants to provide you with shade anymore! Yes, that is something that many homeowners will do to create that harmonious flow between nature and the deck space, but with modern additions, you can enjoy your pergola without having a green thumb!
Elevated Additions
Louvered Pergola
One of the most popular additions and a personal favorite of our teams here at Blackrock Decks is the ability to build a louvered pergola. A louvered pergola has moveable slats on the top of the structure that can open and close at the push of a button, giving you the ultimate outdoor upgrade! Enjoying a sunny day and then all of a sudden the Utah weather changes in a second, and it starts to pour down? No problem! Simply hit a button and close your pergola roof to keep you dry! You can even adjust the slats to block the sun, but not completely close it. That’s what we call a win-win!
And don’t worry, it doesn’t mess up the aesthetics of the pergola! It is a seamless upgrade that looks just as it should!
Shaded Spaces
Want more privacy? We’ve got you covered! With the addition of horizontal slats, we can take the look of the pergola roof and extend it all the way down, creating a trellis-like wall! Check out the picture below for an example.
If you want something less permanent, drop-down mesh privacy shades are just what you need! This is another very popular addition for pergolas. Again, with just the touch of a button, drop the shades down, and enjoy privacy and shade from the sun. You can add it to one side or enclose the entire pergola. The best part? Until you drop the shades, you won’t even notice they are there!
Free-Standing or Attached Pergolas
The last benefit that a pergola can give you is that you can create one that is free-standing or add it on to like a deck-roof.
Depending on where you want it, we can help you decide whether a free-standing pergola or an attached pergola would be better for your needs. We can even install a free-standing pergola in your yard! It doesn’t need to be on your deck or attached to your home; so wherever you want to relax and enjoy the view, we can help you achieve it!
Aesthetic + Function = Pergola
If you love the look of a pergola but want more than just the aesthetic piece, you’ve come to the right place! Here at Blackrock Decks, we specialize in pergolas and can help create a custom pergola built for your needs and the Utah environment. Our 40+ years of experience make us experts in outdoor spaces, and we can make adding a pergola to your deck in Utah’s Wasatch Front seem like it was built with the deck and the home!
For more information on pergolas, custom deck roofs and patio covers, or our top-of-the-line composite deck installs, contact our team to discuss how to make your deck dreams a reality!
