Pergola design, roofing and outdoor living ideas
A pergola has an open top, a verandah is attached and roofed, and patio means different things to different people. Here is how the labels differ in Melbourne, and why the name changes your quote and your approvals.
Pergola, Verandah or Patio? Telling Melbourne’s Outdoor Structures Apart Read More »
Why a pergola can trigger a building and/or planning permit in Victoria, what councils look at, and how to get a reliable answer for your own address before you build.
Do You Need a Permit for a Pergola in Victoria? Read More »
Comparing pergola covering choices for Melbourne weather: open rafters, polycarbonate, insulated panels and louvred opening roofs, plus how to handle rain run-off.
Pergola Roofing Options: Open Rafters, Polycarbonate or Louvred for Melbourne Weather Read More »
Designing a pergola that suits your Melbourne home: attached vs freestanding placement, sizing and proportion, orientation for the sun, and planning for power and future enclosure.
Pergola Design for Melbourne Backyards: Styles, Proportions and Placement Read More »
Carport, pergola, garage or driveway? A practical Melbourne guide to which outdoor structure suits your block, what each costs in upkeep, and the Victorian permit picture.