Although, both are a beautiful addition to your home, the functionality of both differ.
A gazebo will provide more protection from rain and requires more space, whereas, a pergola can be made more flexible to suite your needs.
A gazebo is a freestanding structure for an outdoor space, and it has a solid roof to provide shade or cover from the rain you will commonly see gazebos as a stand-alone structures in parks and gardens, and a gazebo can be a beautiful decorative feature in any garden space.
Often, a gazebo will feature a built-in seating area where people can enjoy socializing outdoors in a covered location.
Pergolas can be freestanding structures, but they are more commonly attached to a wall that supports the structure.
Most pergolas consist of pillars supporting an overhead structure to provide shade and shelter from the sun. They normally have an open roof with crisscrossed beams. However they can be fitted with a fixed or retractable roof.
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Gazebo is a freestanding structure, whereas a pergola can be both freestanding and attached, allowing for more flexibility when planning your new garden structure a
Gazebos are typically rounded, making them less space-economical for a garden, leaving unusable space at your garden’s edges. However, a pergola is generally rectangular, so you can make the most of your outdoor space without creating awkward areas.
A pergola is normally built onto an existing deck or surface, so you don’t need to worry about creating a floor. However, since a gazebo is a standalone structure, you will need to build a sturdy raised floor for the gazebo to attach to.
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