Pergola in Overland Park

The Value of Adding a Pergola to Your Outdoor Space: Privacy, Shade, and Style

Studies show that spending time outside improves your mental and physical health, yet most people only spend a few hours a week outdoors. Let’s face it—the sun is only enjoyable to an extent, and the bugs don’t help.

At Shack Built, we’re helping homeowners make the most of their outdoor space, maximizing their investment in their home. Here’s how a custom-built pergola in Overland Park can remove the hassle of constantly reapplying sunscreen and bug spray so your family can put your yard to use. 

Creating Privacy

We recognize that feeling exposed in your own space isn’t ideal. Pergolas allow you to create a separate space from your neighbors, whether you opt for a privacy screen or a privacy wall. Building walls on any or all sides of a pergola can create a “picket fence” effect, where there are still gaps in between the wooden boards so it doesn’t feel quite so heavy. If you’re seeking a more organic look, you can allow ivy to grow over the wall or hang planters. An adjustable privacy screen grants you control over when you want to open up the space and close it, while creating a barrier for wind. 

 

Providing Shade

If you have a south- or west-facing backyard, which many people do, any rooms overlooking the yard can overheat in the summer. For example, a kitchen overlooking the yard with floor-to-ceiling windows is beautiful, but the sun bakes into those rooms in the warmer months. A pergola doesn’t just provide a cool space outside, but also blocks the sun from those nearby spaces inside

Elevating Your Aesthetic

We specialize in all kinds of outdoor living areas, from screened porches to decks and patios to sunrooms. While every kind of outdoor or deck renovation in Overland Park has its pros, a pergola is often the most cost-effective option for creating a stylish yet functional space. 

 

For starters, you get to select the material used for your pergola. From fiberglass and vinyl to cedar and aluminum, each material influences the look, cost, and maintenance that comes with your new pergola, so we’ll help you weigh your options during your consultation with our design-build team. 

You can opt for openings in between the boards or a solid structure, depending on your privacy needs and aesthetic goals. We’ll help you understand how your choices influence the temperature and lighting of the space, whether you want to complete the pergola with built-in lights to use as an entertainment space or install aluminum boards that turn with the sun to block out the heat. From colors and textures to orientation and layout, we’ll help you make confident, informed choices that shape your pergola into exactly what you need. 

Ready to maximize your outdoor space?

We know this is a lot to think about, but don’t worry, our team of qualified deck contractors in Overland Park is in your corner. When you come to Shack Built for a pergola in Overland Park—or any project—you don’t have to sacrifice durability or comfort for aesthetics. 

You can have it all. Just reach out to get started. 

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