Let s say for example when canopy extends it shades 10 x 10 area and when it retracts it shades about 1 x 10 area only.
Awning vs pergola.
The patio cover can be attached to a house or freestanding and provide protection from the rain and sun.
So is about 10 of the total area gets block.
An awning is permanent or retractable sun protection product attached to a home building or structure like a trellis pergola or rv.
Sun protection when a pergola is attached to the side of a house it serves many of the same functions as an awning.
With backyard shade you can add protective covering from the hot sun a climbing wall for plants and even an enclosed space to keep pests away.
Plus the canopy s trolley channels can be installed parallel to house as in the pictures above or perpendicular to house.
What are the differences.
It is always securely fastened to the structure but can be removed without destroying the building.
Pergolas offer no shelter from the rain and are difficult to attach an awning to.
Gazebo take the time to relax in your backyard whether you re dining al fresco catching a few rays by the pool or enjoying an evening under the stars.
If you go with canvas awnings you have to pick a darker fabric to create more shade and darker fabric may cost more and attracts the sun.
Pergolas are outdoor shade structures offered in a wide range of sizes that consist of vertical posts that support an overhead set of beams rafters and top slats.
A pergola is not attached to your home which makes extra heating difficult.
Top variations in a pergola vs gazebo.
Pergolas and patio covers can help define a backyard space and provide shade for many years.
It provides shade to a window door or outdoor area attached to the building.
The plants that line your pergola need regular grooming.
Pergolas vs patio covers.
Even a stationary awning however might have a slight advantage over a pergola since awnings provide sun protection and can be twenty degrees cooler than unprotected areas nearby.