Traditionally made of wood, the pergola can also be constructed from materials such as concrete, bamboo, and metal sheets. The spacing and arrangement of its horizontal elements vary across different projects, providing shade tailored to the specific needs of the space without necessarily forming a fully covered roof.
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Although widely used in outdoor areas—often to support climbing plants like grapevines—pergolas can also be integrated into residential roofing, where solutions like polycarbonate sheets can protect interior spaces from rain.
