Tip of the month - Your pergola, with or without ice cube?
That's it, the waltz of merguez, chops and other chipolatas resumes, with for conductor the unmissable barbecue! To "grill" happily even in wind, rain, or under a hot sun, the good idea is the pergola; the pergola called "backed" in particular, which is based on a facade of your house and thus defines a new living room outside.
Available in different styles and materials, halfway between the roller blind and the veranda, you create your universe taking into account its usefulness, the weather conditions in your area, the space you have, and the flexibility of your banker.
If your home is of a rather rustic style, a wooden pergola will fit perfectly. Affordable financially, this material should be treated regularly against moisture and insects. For windy climates, wrought iron will be stronger with a hint of romance, but beware, regular rustproofing is mandatory. PVC, more modern, will be easy to maintain but fragile in the long term. An aluminum or stainless steel structure will brave all the bad weather for many years, but the investment is higher.
And for the roof? You can opt for a retractable canvas system to take advantage of the shade or the sun. Despite proven solidity, avoid however in areas exposed to winds. More robust, the glass roof will offer you magical moments to dine under a starry sky ... but less fantastic level cleaning. The palm goes back to the bioclimatic pergola. Its steerable blades resist climate change and can be automated depending on the weather. But storm warning on your checkbook ...
Finally, your pergola may become your main room this summer, so lanterns, sofa, and barbecue of course! ... Do not hesitate to arrange it to feel really good.
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