Add pergola to existing deck

Looking to add some style and shade to your backyard? A pergola might be just what you need! These backyard pergola ideas will inspire you to create a beautiful outdoor space that's perfect for relaxing, entertaining, and enjoying the great outdoors. From rustic wooden structures to sleek modern designs, there are plenty of ways to customize your pergola to fit your style and needs.

Browse pictures of decks. Explore a wide variety of deck designs and discover new ideas for layouts, material and decor.

Add a Pergola for shade to a deck on the back of the house. Before and After photos of outdoor deck project.

Learn how to build a beautiful DIY pergola to transform your backyard! Perfect for adding shade and style to your outdoor space. #DIYPergola #OutdoorLiving #BackyardProjects

Figuring out proper pergola rafter spacing can be tricky. We've got instructions and examples to show you how to space rafters when the numbers don't make it easy, when to use an even number of rafters and when to use an odd number, when to start your spacing with a rafter in the very center of the roof, and more.

Decks with pergolas are a timeless outdoor living combo. To get inspired, check out the photos of — and ideas behind — our favorite decks with pergolas!

Two-toned composite decking ground-level deck with painted beetle kill pine pergola. Description from pinterest.com. I searched for this on bing.com/images

I love the pergola in my backyard. I like the light that the open ceiling provides. But I don't like getting rained on when I'm under it. So I found a solution that lets me have a cover from the rain and still see the sky above - clear polycarbonate roofing panels. Then all I had to do was figure out how to put a roof on a flat pergola, and I was all set!

It’s time to turn your blah deck into your summer happy place. These easy add-ons (much cheaper than an entire deck redo) will provide an instant improvement.