Customise Your Outdoor Space with Endless Choices for Decking, Veranda or Pergola

02 July 2019

Custom decking is more than just a simple patio; it entails craftsmanship and if done properly, can greatly highlight your outdoor living area. Even the word patio is Spanish. It is in reference to a roofless inner courtyard called a forecourt. Throughout history, a patio has been used as an outdoor space for entertaining, recreation and dining. The word patio was adapted by many other countries. The English used the word to describe outdoor space for get-togethers that were generally located in the back of the home. In Australia, a patio is just as important as a kitchen and bathroom. In fact, the patio is frequently equipped with a full on kitchen and dining space.

A Pergola

Patios do not always have a plain and simple construction. There are numerous types of patios with various designs and styles such as a veranda or pergola. The pergola is a popular Italian structure that originally was designed to support exotic and climbing plants. A pergola’s offers the perfect support and gives plants something to cling to. Moreover, over time the trailing and climbing plants provide a naturally shaded area. Plants also enhance the ambiance of the pergola, making it a striking piece for the courtyard.

Originally, pergolas were for ornamental purposes plus self-supporting. However, they could be attached to the home if needed. Today a pergola can be attached or unattached to the home. The roofs are frequently made of thatch, metal or other types of materials. In addition, a pergola can be crafted into most any shape desired such as circular, square, octagonal, rectangular or hexagonal.

The difference between a patio and a pergola that is attached to a house is of aesthetic value. Patios are generally just a blasé and boring extension. However, a pergola is specially designed to be a central part of the garden.

If a pergola is attached to the house and has a roof, what’s the difference between a pergola and a patio? It’s a good question. The difference usually lies in aesthetics and purpose. A patio has come to be seen as an extension of the home. A pergola, on the other hand, is most often designed to be an integral part of the garden.

Verandas

The meaning of veranda was derived from India by way of the Middle East. It literally means “a place that leads to the outdoors.” A veranda has a long and narrow design for decking that usually has a roof. Unlike a pergola, it is usually located in the front of the house.

Verandas are the perfect place for outdoor settings, hammocks, hanging baskets for flowers and rocking chairs. They add a variety of ambiances depending on the style. The veranda was a popular addition to homes in the 1850’s, especially in Australia. In fact, it was a very important element of the Queenslander style of home.

Today the veranda still remains a popular structure for both old and new homes. They come in a large variety of types like flat, curved, gable end roofed and bullnose roofed. You can also have them customised to accent your home perfectly such as size, colour, specific height and even a skylight panel.

A Place for Relaxation

A veranda or pergola is the perfect place for relaxing, having barbeques and entertaining. They can be designed to fit your exact needs. And because of their convenience or secluded location, they make a wonderful addition to your way of living.