Pergolas, those stately open roofs with horizontal lines, have provided shade and comfort to many people throughout the ages. Today, pergolas furnish modern homes with comfort, shade, and timeless beauty. Pergolas were built in ancient Egypt to hold up grapevines, and in turn, they provided much needed shade from the hot Egyptian sun. The first pergolas were built with stones. Their popularity spread throughout the hot regions of the Middle East northward into more temperate climates where pergolas were later used for decorative purposes. Today, pergolas function with a dual purpose: to provide shade and a garden setting. Pergolas come in all sizes and can be used in a variety of places on your property. Pergolas can be built to shade a small area, or can be constructed to cover patios, decks, and swimming pools. Similarly, pergolas can stand alone in a garden to provide a shaded oasis. In addition...The post Pergolas-Plain and Simple appeared first on GreenWay Fence.
