Originally Posted by Doro22

I am looking for information from anyone who has had a pergola installed on their patio. Who do you recommend? Or perhaps other shade options...any ideas? I guess one needs to get ARC approval.

Sunsetter awning

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by schultzcj100@gmail.com

If you live in The Villages, I don’t think pergolas are allowed..... better check about installing one.

Allowed in most districts ( not sure if allowed in all, but. in majority) but limitations due to easements and of course approval of plans. Do NOT put one up without approval. Umbrellas require no approval.

[Pinhead]

I had a 4 ft. x 30 ft. Pergola extension put on my Lanai by windows of central Florida. I think mine is the 50% reduction of sun light. I love it.

[petsetc]

Consider a Gazebo from Big Lots,they'll have a bunch in the spring and buy an extra canopy right away, the sun is brutal on them. In Virginia we have a 10x12, leave the frame up year round and take the top off in the winter. We're on our 4th replacement canopy, frame remains solid. They include screen sides and curtains which we use to reduce sun.

[Kilmacowen]

Originally Posted by MN2FL

We have one from Pergola Kings. Appreciate the shade it offers in the afternoon, but disappointed that we have to clean mildew off 1/yr.

Spray it with " wet and forget".

[sam&rog]

Allowed with ARC approval