Modern Gable Roof Pergola

Pergola with a pitched roof.

Modern gable roof pergola.

Modern technology gives us roofs that can open up at the push of a button and close again. A freestanding pergola can appear in any backyard whether it s covered in grass or concrete. Gable pergolas have rafters that slope down on two opposing sides. This gives you more ceiling space and can create a more traditional roof look.

This garden pergola with a gable roof measures 10 wide x 12 deep x 13 tall. This pergola is attached to the house and has a gable roof. The 3d shadescape model pictured here is a pavilion style shelter the homeowners wanted it to feature a pergola style roof providing dapple lighting for their outdoor living space but with the look of a pavilion. Tack a 2x4 to the end of the ridge beam and then align it with the header and in the same plane as the other rafters.

You can buy fully transparent glass if you want to let even more light get through. The word pergola originates from the latin pergula which loosely refers to a projecting eave these decorative yard designs are frequently built from wood. Here a timber pergola with a pitched roof has been built to provide pool side shade in a modern and low maintenance backyard. They are built from vertical posts and frequently includes an open lattice for trained vine plants.

The posts are made of wood painted in blue. Scribe each end of the 2x4 to create a pattern for the other gable rafters. A popular way to completely waterproof your gable roof pergola is to use a special polycarbonate core flute sheet infill within the gable pergola opening. The top of this pergola is designed with a 12 overhang so the overall roof size is 14 x 14.

It will add beauty and shade to any backyard patio or garden. For roof designs there are two basic types gable pergolas and flat roof pergolas. A pergola is a garden structure with a trelliswork roof that creates a shaded passageway outdoor sitting space or walkway. The gable rafters h are the same as the common rafters except they sit atop the front and rear headers so they need to be scribed to fit.

This is much more modern and cleaner looking than other methods. It provides plenty of shade but also light because the roof is not completely opaque.