What is the difference between pergolas and gazebos?

In the wide empire of outdoor structures, two, which are often confused for themselves, pergolas and gazebos are. The difference between pergolas and gazebos is that pergolas are often attached structures with roofs with open eyelash, while the gazebos are free -standing buildings with closed roofs and floors. Each of them can be a number of sizes and serve different purposes, but the gazebos are mainly for shelter and pergolas generally provide support to plants.

Pergolas and gazebos are usually made of wood, although different metals and vinyl material can sometimes be used. However, the difference in the structure between pergolas and gazebos is related to how open they are. The pergola has an area, an open roof, usually consisting of a very wide open cross grid or grate beams designed to release into the spotlight from the sun. The sides of the pergola are usually made of two or four posts or narrow parts of the grid material. The main purpose of the pergola is allow plants and vines to climb their open stringktura to cover the sides and roof.

In the still relatively open structure, the gazebo usually has a full roof, which often believes or arched. Usually there is some kind of low wall and columns or columns on the sides of the gazebo, because many gazebos offer benches along the perimeter of the interior. Gazebos will often have an independent base or floor that can be concrete or wood to provide additional support to benches and roof. Gazebos can be round, hexagonal or even rectangular and to be inside one gives the impression that it is in the outdoor room.

Another main difference between pergolas and gazebos has to do with their function in the landscape or property. One of the popular uses of the pergola is an outdoor sidewalk, providing a shaded cover for a sidewalk or connecting two buildings, while supporting the vines. Strlergols are also often used interchangeably with arbor as gates to gardencrawl or as a coverage for a swing or one bench. Very large gazebos are also known as pavilions and can be found in parks and public areas, which are located picnic sitting or performance space. Given the open but protected nature of the gazebos, they are often used to view places for picturesque shows or for festive occasions.