Attached to the house
Choose attached when the cover extends a living room or kitchen straight onto a deck.
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Attached vs freestanding pergolas and canopies
Our metal pergolas and Elite Canopies can be fixed to the house or built freestanding. Where the structure goes usually decides which one makes sense.
Side by side
| Attached to the house | Freestanding | |
|---|---|---|
| Posts | Fewer posts - the house carries one side | Posts on every corner |
| Best for | Extending living space straight out from the house | Spa covers, garden areas, outdoor kitchens away from the house |
| Fixing | Needs a sound fixing point and flashings into the cladding | Independent of the house |
| Consent | Roofed covers fixed to a building are treated as awnings (size limits apply) | Depends on size and design - check the rules |
| Drainage | Can tie into the house spouting | Needs its own downpipe |
Which should you choose?
Freestanding
Choose freestanding for a separate garden, spa or entertaining spot.