Pergolas, and arbors are common applications that often involve a roof panel. Pergolas tend to have ornate architecture and some are easier to work with than others so, we strongly suggest that you send us a digital photo so that we can help. If you are in the planning stage, call us first.
We recommend roof panels be placed on TOP of the structure
- Gravity is working in your favor
- Looks much nicer and roof panel won't sag
- We are looking for clear paths and a seal between roof and wall panels
Many pergolas start with 4 support columns that support horizontal header beams that in turn support rafter boards that sometimes further support a criss cross stacking of smaller boards that make up the ceiling. A further challenge is that either the header beams, rafters or the stacked boards often protrude well beyond the columns. What we look for are clear attachment paths, both for the wall panels, and for the roof panel so that we can cover all exposures.
Pergola with continuous roof perimeter This design is simple to configure as there are no protruding rafters and the perimeter for the roof panel is more or less the same perimeter used to hang the wall panels. Notice we aren't even concerned that the shape of the roof panel will be non-rectangular. We can cut that! All our eyes look for are nice clear paths and no gaps. The roof panel secures on top and the wall panels hang from the outside of the perimeter fascia board. If you are haven't yet built your pergola, this type is very compatible with Mosquito Netting Curtains.
Single stack with rafters only Whenever possible, you want to have gravity working to your advantage so placing the panels on top of single stacked rafters works best. This will leave rafter gaps that we can address separately.
Multiple stack with two or more layers The solution to multiple ceiling stacks will be very specific to your project and we will need a digital photo to take a look. Sometimes we can break the roof panel into single stacked sections described above, and sometimes we need to address the rafter gaps separately with small mosquito netting panelettes.
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Continuous roof perimeter |
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Single stack with rafters only |
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Break roof panel into sections |
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Multiple stack... hmm |
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