Pergolas & louvered outdoor living
A louvered pergola turns a bare deck or patio into a year-round outdoor room you actually use. These guides cover choosing the right model, how a pergola compares to a verandah, enclosing the space with walls and screens, and adding lighting and heating so it works later into the night and further into the cooler months.
Guides in this collection
How adjustable roofs work, sizing to your space, and choosing between Series 3, 4, Pro and Pro Max.
Open pergola, louvered-roof pergola or solid verandah — which suits your backyard and climate.
Glass walls, zip screens and slat walls to make an outdoor room usable in more weather.
LED lighting, lanterns and beam heaters to use the space later into the night and the cooler months.
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Building out your outdoor space? Here's the practical gear owners reach for. You buy direct from the supplier at their price.
Suggested by BuildPilot suppliers
Louvered Pergola
PERGOLUX Pergola S4
from Pergolux
Pressure Washers
JET-USA Petrol-Powered High Pressure Cleaner Washer CX660
from Edisons
Louvered Pergola
PERGOLUX Pergola S3
from Pergolux
Pressure Washers
JET-USA Petrol-Powered High Pressure Cleaner Washer w/ 30m Hose and Drain Cleaner - CX660
from Edisons
Louvered Pergola
PERGOLUX Pergola S4 Pro
from Pergolux
Pressure Washers
JET-USA 2500PSI High Pressure Washer Turbo Head Nozzle
from Edisons
Louvered Pergola
PERGOLUX Pergola S4 Pro Max
from Pergolux
Pressure Washer Kit
JET-USA 5000PSI Turbo Head Nozzle for High Pressure Washer Cleaner
from Edisons
Lighting & Heating
PERGOLUX Heater
from Pergolux
Heater / Cooler
UNIMAC UMEHT-38 2400W Portable Industrial Electric Space Heater Portable Blow Fan
from Edisons
Lighting & Heating
PERGOLUX Everglow
from Pergolux
Heater / Cooler
UNIMAC 30KW Portable Industrial Diesel Direct Forced Air Space Heater
from Edisons
Outdoor Lounge
LONDON RATTAN 1 Seater Outdoor Sofa Modular Lounge Chair, Grey
from Edisons
Outdoor Lounge
LONDON RATTAN 1 Seater Outdoor Corner Modular Lounge Chair, Grey
from Edisons
Outdoor Lounge
LONDON RATTAN 1 Piece Outdoor Wicker Coffee Table, Grey
from Edisons
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