According to Sandra Moffatt, custom pergolas have become increasingly popular over the last 10 years. “[Pergolas provide a] way to add feel and flare to your home without breaking the bank,” she says. As the Construction Division Manager for McHale Landscape Design, Moffatt has helped to build pergolas of every size and shape imaginable during her 16 years with the company. According to her, there are four primary guidelines to keep in mind when designing and building a pergola for your own home: PURPOSE The first objective, Moffatt notes, is determining your pergola’s purpose. “What is the m ..read more