Pergolas & Verandahs
Pergolas & Verandahs in Hobart
Shade and weather cover that turns a deck from a four-good-weekends-a-year space into one you actually use.
4
Good deck weekends a year, without cover
12
Months a covered deck actually gets used
10+
Years Ryan's been in construction
Choosing between the two
Open shade, or full weather protection
A pergola with a slatted or open roof keeps the space bright and suits a deck that mainly needs shade in summer. A fully-roofed verandah goes further, keeping rain and wind off as well, which matters more in Hobart than most places given how much the weather turns through a single afternoon.
Ryan will talk you through which one actually suits your block, your aspect and how you use the space, rather than defaulting to whichever is the bigger job.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What's the difference between a pergola and a verandah?
- A pergola is typically an open or partially-covered structure, often with a slatted roof. A verandah is fully roofed and attached to the house, giving proper weather protection rather than just shade.
- Can a pergola be added to an existing deck?
- Yes — this is one of the more common jobs Ryan does, building a pergola or verandah onto a deck that’s already there rather than as part of a new build.
- Will a verandah make my deck too dark?
- It depends on the roofing material and orientation. Ryan talks through the light and shade trade-offs for your specific block before you commit to a fully-roofed structure over a more open pergola.
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