Arbours and Pergolas??

Arbours and Pergolas what is the difference?

Here at Elbec we get many calls a day enquiring about products, two in particular are Arbours and Pergolas. The main question is ‘What is the difference?’

A Pergola is a garden feature forming a shaded walk or passageway of pillars that support cross-beams. Some popular designs support a sturdy open lattice, upon which woody vines are trained.
As a type of gazebo, it may also be an extension of a building, or serve as protection for an open terrace or a link between pavilions. Today pergolas are mainly used to shade or cover outdoor areas for entertainment purposes.

An Arbour has roughly the same usage purposes as a pergola but within a smaller area. Were as pergolas are used to shelter groups of people, an arbour will have designated seats and house no more than a few. Arbours are generally designed thatched or in an oriental style. Most have a wooden lattice structures to allow vines or climbing plants to grow. As apposed to a pergola an arbour is meant to be a chosen relaxation area within a garden.

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