Everything you need to know about a free-standing patio cover

A patio a little further away from the house in your garden may sound like a crazy idea at first. However, more and more people are opting for a freestanding patio cover (pergola). For example, to be able to enjoy the sun for longer or to really relax with a good book, a drink or an old friend.

A free-standing patio cover turns your seating area in the garden into a real patio where you can also spend time when the weather is not so nice - or when you would rather not expose your skin to the sun too much. It therefore offers a little more comfort and options than an outdoor seating area.

The fact that your terrace is a little further away from the house has both advantages and disadvantages. You can enjoy more peace and seclusion, but you have to walk a little further if you want to get drinks from the kitchen. Unless you have an outdoor kitchen or bring in the barbecue.