If you’d like a shadier space or want to use your pergola to grow vine plants, you may opt to add a lattice roof to your custom pergola. Based on your material selection, you’ll have up to sixteen potential options:īy default, our pergolas come with a classic slatted rooftop. Once you’ve selected your roofing type, you’ll need to select a color. While it requires more maintenance, wood is a popular choice for its natural beauty. First, you’ll need to choose whether you’d like a wood or vinyl pergola. Just like with pavilions, there are a number of styles to choose from for the base of your pergola. We offer six base pavilion styles so you can find a structure shape that compliments your home and any other structures on your property: Vinyl requires little-to-no upkeep, but has limited color and texture options. Wood is a beautiful, natural option, but it requires annual maintenance to clean and re-stain the exterior of the structure. While both are durable and relatively low-maintenance, one may be a better fit for you. We offer pavilions in both wood and vinyl. Depending on what structure you’re planning, there are a few things you should keep in mind. The style of your structure will be one of the biggest decisions you make when designing a custom shade structure. We’ve broken the process down into five steps of customization that will help you design the perfect shade structure for your yard. Thanks to our online design tool, creating a custom-built pavilion, pergola, or gazebo doesn’t have to be stressful. Designing your own pavilion, gazebo, or pergola gets you the best bang for your buck. Going custom also means that you can add all the extras you can dream of, like additional electrical receptacles, screens, and cupolas. There’s no need to buy a higher-cost package just for one feature you like. When you build a custom shade structure, you only pay for what you want. You’ll never have to worry that your backyard will look just like your neighbor’s. With a variety of dimensions, colors, and add-ons, you can create a structure that’s unique to you and your space. Outdoor structures are a significant purchase, and just like a wedding dress or a nice suit, you want your custom shade structure to be tailored to you. While we have a wide variety of in-stock structures at every size, the ability to build your own custom structure will make sure that it’s the perfect fit for your space. Whether you’re adding a pergola to your existing deck or patio, or simply looking for a gazebo that fits snugly in your garden, selecting the right size structure is crucial. Many customers come to us looking to fill a specific space in their backyard. Why Design Your Own Custom Pavilion, Gazebo, or Pergola? Space We have all the resources you need to create the backyard of your dreams. With our online design tool, you can design a custom pavilion, gazebo, or pergola with the exact specifications and features you want. While we have a huge variety of in-stock outdoor structures, you may have very specific needs or a particular idea in mind of what you want your structure to look like. Make sure your backyard has enough spaceĭesigning your own outdoor structure makes your backyard feel like home, and your home feel a little more like you.