How High Is the Average Pergola?

When having a pergola installed at your Nashville, Tennessee, home, you’ll want to make sure that it blends seamlessly with its surroundings. One of the most important factors you should take into consideration is the height of your pergola. Typically, pergolas stand anywhere from eight feet to 12 feet tall, but when deciding how high to make your pergola, you should take the following into consideration:

What are the dimensions of the pergola? If your pergola is larger – say 16’ x 16’ – you’ll want to build higher to prevent the structure from looking squatty. On the contrary, if your pergola covers a smaller area, the rafters should be lower – about eight feet or so – otherwise, your pergola will end up looking like a tower.
How tall is your home nearest the pergola? If you have a two- or three-story home, you can probably go a bit higher with your pergola without it looking odd, whereas, if you have a single-story home, you’ll want to make sure that the pergola does not stand taller than your home.
Do you plan to install an overhead fan? If so, you’ll need an extra foot or two of clearance to ensure that the fan is safely out of reach. Similarly, if you plan to festoon the pergola with vines or other greenery that will hang down, you’ll want to take this into consideration and give yourself an extra foot or so of clearance.

The best way to ensure that your pergola stands at an appropriate height is to partner with a knowledgeable contractor who has experience installing pergolas in your area. For homeowners in Nashville and surrounding areas, that company is American Home Design. For more than 40 years, we’ve provided area homeowners with top-notch products, expert installation, and friendly customer service. To date, we’ve served more than 40,000 homeowners and we would love to add you to that list!

For more information about partnering with American Home Design to have a pergola installed at your home in the Nashville area, contact us today.

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