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Home Blog About Pergolas The Difference Between Pergolas and Patios. Patio and Pergola Ideas.

The Difference Between Pergolas and Patios. Patio and Pergola Ideas.

There’s quite a lot of variation when it comes to outdoor structures, and each variation has a different name. It’s not just pergolas, it’s also patios, porches, gazebos, and so on. Although we’ll be discussing differences between patios and pergolas in this article.

What is a pergola?

First of all, our main comparison object is a pergola. The traditional purpose of a pergola was to act as the supporting grid for climbing plants. With time, the original design morphed a lot to become much more versatile and variable. A roof wasn’t initially included in a pergola in the first place, since people preferred to use foliage as the means of protecting themselves from the sun.

an example of a regular patio with a roof

Advantages and disadvantages of a pergola

  • The foliage can serve as a shade for the construction
  • A beautiful pergola surrounded in vines can become a charming addition to your backyard
  • If pergola isn’t attached to your home, you might find heating the area inside a lot more difficult than your regular apartments
  • Plants that take part in your pergola’s beautification would need a consistent grooming

What is a patio?

On the other hand there are patios. They are not usually incorporating plants in the structure in any way, and some patio pergola ideas don’t come with a roof, either. A particular thing that stands out when it comes to patios is that the main purpose of a pergola patio is always about recreation and/or dining. It is an outdoor space that puts relaxation and luxury first.

an example of a patio without a roof

It’s not uncommon for owners to use their pergola patios as the way of showing their specific tastes in design, furniture, and so on, implementing different patio pergola ideas to do exactly that. At the same time a patio can be a nice temporary construction if you don’t have the money to build a pergola with steel yet.

Nowadays there’s still a lot of variation when it comes to outdoor structures in general and patios specifically. For example, some pergola designs for patios may include fully stocked dining areas or even kitchens inside of the patio, which was unheard of before.

a patio with a fully functional kitchen

Advantages and disadvantages of a patio

  • Numerous variations of patio covers are available, making it easier to find the one that suits your tastes the most
  • A patio area is, in a sense, upgradeable, you can add lights, heating elements, sliding panels, and so on, it’s much easier to do than with a pergola
  • The addition of sliding panels gives you full control over your sun shading levels

Differences between patios and pergolas

One of the main differences between patios and pergolas is their function in the context of the user’s backyard. The thing is, pergolas are somewhat more interactive and variable when it comes to choosing the design for yourself, and pergola patio is somewhat limited if you want to explore different patio pergola ideas. Also it is worth noting that technically patios are often thought of as an extension of a house, while pergolas might be, and often are, freestanding and a part of the outdoor area instead.

There are also differences in the materials and the overall construction costs. Patios are often created with a type of wood to blend into the general theme, but this means it’ll require some maintenance from time to time. Meanwhile pergolas can be created from actual steel and generally are sturdier than patios, meaning they’ll be fine without any maintenance to begin with.

Speaking of pergolas, there’s a specific pergola type with many advantages, called pergola Agava. Pergola Agava is made of aluminum and implements a lot of useful functions to make the overall pergola usability as high as possible. For example, some of the prime advantages of pergola Agava are:

  • General solidity of the construction is safe and secure in the first place;
  • The ability to exist for a long time with no maintenance thanks to the impressive material quality;
  • Modern day structure of the pergola allows it to easily blend into any environment without standing out in your backyard;

There’s also the fact that pergola Agava is bioclimatic, which implies a few more Agava-specific advantages. Bioclimatic pergola deals with airflow problems, weather conditions and light coverage in a specific way. The entire roof consists of a number of adjustable louvers made from aluminum, which you can adjust whenever you want.

This brings a lot of flexibility to your regular pergola usage, you can instantly create additional airflow or block yourself from harsh weather conditions just by adjusting the roof’s setup accordingly. Of course, the bioclimatic structure is relatively new, and is pergola-specific, meaning that no patio can offer the same amount of comfort and versatility.

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About the author

Mirko Požar

Mirko Požar is the founder and CEO of Soltec, the manufacturer of the patented Agava pergolas. Mirko has started Soltec back in 1998 in Slovenia. He has more than 20 years of brilliant experience in the development of shading solutions, dinamic facades and balkonies. Mirko has graduated from the University of Maribor in 1992 with a degree in electrotechnics. From 1992 to 1998 he also received the economic degree in the same university. In 2012 Mirko got the MBA in business management from IEDC-Poslovna šola Bled. Mirko also has extensive volunteer experience. He was the president of the Construction Chamber of Slovenia from 2001 to 2017 and also made a significant input into the Slovenian construction industry laws.

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