Palmiye Pergola & Awning Blog

Commercial Restaurant Pergola Installations Few things are more important to a restaurant owner than being able to accommodate the guests that come through the front door.  In recent years with the COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing has made that process all that much more difficult.  As things...

The Ultimate Guide To Protecting Your Outdoor Furniture Investing in outdoor furniture can enhance your outdoor living spaces, providing comfort and style for relaxation and entertainment. To ensure your outdoor furniture remains in excellent condition for years to come, it's essential to take...

Top 10 Benefits of Using T6 Aluminum For Pergolas T6 aluminum is a specific heat-treated aluminum alloy known for its exceptional strength, toughness, and corrosion resistance. Palmiye uses the high grade T6 aluminum with an electro static powder coating in all of the pergolas we build. The powder...

Pergola vs. Gazebo. What's The Difference? Aluminum pergolas and gazebos are both popular outdoor structures that offer shade, shelter, and an aesthetically pleasing addition to any backyard or outdoor space. However, they differ in several key ways, from their construction materials to their...

Can A Pergola Increase Your Property Value? Adding an aluminum pergola to your property can indeed increase its value by enhancing its aesthetics and functionality, along with many other aspects.  A luxury pergola that is fully enclosed can add even more value to your property, as it essentially...

Top 10 Reasons You Should Own A Pergola As summer approaches and southern California starts experiencing 115 degree heat, there are always great reasons to stay out of the sun and relax in a beautiful custom made pergola.  If you have the space in your back yard... why haven't you made a decision...

Why You Should Consider An Aluminum Pergola Introduction When it comes to improving your outdoor space, a retractable motorized aluminum pergola is an excellent choice for homeowners. Not only is it stylish and versatile, but it also provides a myriad of benefits that make it a worthwhile...

Pergola vs. Patio Cover   If you are looking to add some shade to your back yard or even create an outdoor kitchen, you are probably wondering what direction you should go. Do I put up a patio cover or a pergola? What are the differences between the two? Ultimately both pergolas and patio...

What is a Pergola? We get asked that question quite often, and to be honest, there are really a couple of answers.  At its simplest form, a pergola can simply be an area of vertical posts or pillars that support cross beams and a sturdy open lattice.  Of course, you cannot forget the trained ivy...