Reverse Slope Arbor Roof

Horizontal plastic closure strips these attach to the top of the pergola to hold the roofing panels on since they should be installed every 2 feet you will need about 5 for every 8 length of paneling.

Reverse slope arbor roof.

The methods mentioned above for attaching shade cloth to the top of your pergola would still be valid for canvas materials making it suitable for heavier rain as long as there is enough slope to ensure they drain. Clear roofing panels i used the suntuf 26 x 8 panels. The pitched pergolas are suitable for constructing stylish verandas patios for a seating arrangement or simply to protect the front door of the house. They also come in 12 lengths if you have a bigger roof to cover.

If you are using shed roofs or gables for the roof you will need to consider the angle of the roof and ensure that the right angle is used for the pergola. The gentle slope of a hip roof with its trapezoidal sides and pyramid like elegance is a graceful traditional design that pleases the eyes and can be constructed in a combination of various unique styles. I seriously cannot wait for a rain storm so we can sit under the roof and watch the rain drops dance on it. The roof structure is considerably slanted downward to create a slope towards the end of a pergola.

A gable roof is shaped like an upside down v and is sometimes referred to as a dual pitched saddle saddleback or peaked roof. With any luck this will eliminate the possibility of having to make any adjustments to the structure once it is finished.