Beautiful Gazebos & Pergolas from Franklin Fence and Deck

Extending the life of summer is easier when your backyard contains a beautiful gazebo or airy pergola. A Nashville fence contractor, such as Franklin Fence and Deck, will custom build the perfect outdoor space for you and your family.

Taking dinner, or any meal, outdoors can become a disaster if the weather is not cooperating. Having a privacy fence with an attached deck and a gazebo or pergola helps keep the food fresh, less flying bug invasions, and a nice breeze for everyone to enjoy their meal.

  

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Many homeowners are unsure of the difference between a pergola and a gazebo. Here are the main dissimilarities.

Pergolas - these are more like an open-air shelter. There are no walls, only four posts. The ceiling is a crisscross top that allows the sun and other elements to peak through to those sitting under it. It's perfect for dinner, working on your laptop outside and reading and relaxing.

Planting a type of crawling vines along one or more of the posts provide a natural shade cover for a more relaxing atmosphere. There are various types of vine plants, some with hanging fruit and others with beautiful flowers. The amount of shade you want will be the determining fact for choosing living cover.

Attaching a pergola to a fence on one or two sides will add stability and beauty to your backyard environment. If the pergola were wood, a wood fence would look best. However, combining materials like metal fence, vinyl fencing, a garden fence, or an aluminum fence with wood can add a dramatic bold look.

Gazebos - this type of covering has a solid roof, can have one or more walls, and may have different shapes. A solid roof allows for full coverage from the sun and other elements and provides another option for perfect entertaining. Wood and metal are the most common materials used for gazebos, but there are other options available.

If you need help repairing your fence, or you are interested in enhancing your backyard with aluminum fencing, custom wood fencing, composite fences or a deck and gazebo, call Franklin Fence and Deck at 615-790-8428 for a free estimate. Alternatively, contact them by email at franklinfence@yahoo.com.