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PAVILIONS, PERGOLAS & COVERED OUTDOOR LIVING

Create a Backyard That Works in More Weather

Add shade, shelter and structure to your outdoor living space with a pavilion or pergola designed to work with your patio, pool and surrounding landscape.

20 Years of Experience • Custom Hardscaping • Complete Backyard Construction

CHOOSE THE RIGHT STRUCTURE

Pavilion or Pergola?

Both can define an outdoor living area, but they create very different experiences. A pavilion offers a solid roof for more complete shade and weather protection, while a pergola creates a more open feel with partial shade and architectural interest.

Backyard pavilion with covered outdoor seating and patio

Pavilion
✓ Solid roof for greater shelter
✓ Ideal over dining or lounge areas
✓ Works well beside pools and patios
✓ Can support lighting and other outdoor-living features

Backyard pergola with patio seating and outdoor living space

Pergola
✓ More open and airy
✓ Provides partial shade
✓ Adds structure without fully enclosing the space
✓ Works well over seating, walkways or garden areas

Covered backyard pavilion integrated with a patio and surrounding landscaping

DESIGNED AS PART OF THE BACKYARD

Plan the Structure With the Patio, Pool & Landscape

A pavilion or pergola works best when it is planned with the rest of the backyard. Placement, orientation, seating, circulation and the surrounding hardscape all affect how comfortable and useful the finished space will be.

Earthworks can coordinate the structure with patios, pools, outdoor kitchens and surrounding landscape construction so the whole backyard feels connected.

✓ Pavilion or pergola placement

✓ Patio and seating areas

✓ Poolside layouts

✓  Outdoor kitchen integration

✓ Walkways and circulation

✓ Lighting and finishing details

MAKE THE SPACE MORE USABLE

Designed for Dining, Lounging & Entertaining

A pavilion or pergola can turn an open patio into a more comfortable outdoor room. The right structure helps define how the space is used while adding shade, shelter and a stronger connection between different parts of the backyard.

✓ Covered outdoor dining

✓ Lounge and conversation areas

✓ Outdoor kitchen coverage

✓ Entertaining spaces

✓ Lighting and evening use

Backyard pergola covering an outdoor kitchen and patio entertaining area

PAVILION & PERGOLA FAQS

Questions About Pavilions & Pergolas

What is the difference between a pavilion and a pergola?A pavilion has a solid roof and provides more complete shelter from sun and rain. A pergola has a more open roof structure and is typically used for partial shade and architectural definition.
Can a pavilion or pergola be added beside a pool?Yes. These structures work well beside pools when the placement, patio layout, seating and circulation are planned together.
Can you build a pergola over an outdoor kitchen?Yes. A pergola can be incorporated into an outdoor kitchen or entertaining area to help define the space and add partial shade.
Can a pavilion include lighting or other features?Yes. Lighting and other outdoor-living features can be considered as part of the overall design and construction plan.
Do you build the patio and surrounding landscaping too?Yes. Earthworks can coordinate the pavilion or pergola with interlock, outdoor kitchens, pools, grading and surrounding landscape construction.
What areas do you serve?Earthworks Landscaping & Pools serves homeowners throughout Burlington, Oakville, Waterdown, Carlisle and surrounding communities. You can learn more about our landscaping services at earthworks-landscaping.ca.

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Tell Us About Your Project

Planning a backyard renovation, interlock project or complete landscape transformation?

Tell us a little about your property and what you’re considering. Our team will review your project details and contact you to discuss your ideas, priorities and next steps.

20 Years of Experience • Professional Landscape Construction

Serving Burlington, Oakville, Milton, Waterdown, Carlisle & surrounding communities.

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