Pergola forms
Pitched pergola
A single roof plane for tight connections and one clear drainage direction.
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Pergola forms
Compare four roof forms.
Form changes height, drainage and how the pergola meets the house.
Pergola forms
Gable pergola
A central ridge adds height and a clear centre to the outdoor room.
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Pergola forms
Hip pergola
A composed roof for courtyards, corners and views from several sides.
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Box-perimeter pergola
A level outer frame hides the working roof fall and drainage.
Explore this choiceControl the edges.
Use a fixed or adjustable edge for privacy, sun or exposure.
- Slat screens
Fixed privacy with light and air between the slats.
- Acrylic infill
A transparent fixed edge that can reduce exposure without becoming a solid wall.
- Drop-down blinds
Lower one edge for sun, privacy or exposure, then open it again.
Plan for evening use.
Set lighting, cabling and heater clearances before the frame is built.
- Downlights
Focused light for dining, steps and circulation.
- LED strip lighting
Concealed ambient light along edges or ceiling details.
- Patio heaters
Targeted radiant heat for a defined seating area.
Built example
One brief, one response.
- Warkworth, Auckland
- Residential
- Gable
Warkworth Outdoor Room
A freestanding gable room combining mixed roofing, cedar lining, a new deck, fireplace and lighting.
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Pergola cost and scope
Understand the inputs that change scope before comparing proposals.
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