About Attached Pergolas
Attached pergolas connect directly to your home, creating seamless transitions between indoor and outdoor living spaces. Dream Decks specializes in attached pergola construction that integrates architecturally with your home while providing functional shade and definition for decks, patios, and outdoor living areas.
The attachment method depends on your home's construction and the pergola's size and material. Ledger board connections secure the pergola rafters to your home's rim joist or wall structure using lag bolts into framing members. Proper flashing prevents moisture infiltration at the connection point. For homes where ledger attachment isn't practical, we use decorative post-supported connections that create the attached appearance without structural dependence on the home.
Attached pergolas require fewer posts than freestanding designs since the home provides support on one side. This creates more open space beneath the structure while maintaining structural integrity. We coordinate the pergola's roofline angle and rafter profile with your home's existing architectural elements for cohesive appearance. Integration with deck railings, lighting, and outdoor kitchen elements creates unified outdoor living environments.
