Pergolas, Patios & Verandahs

This is a tricky one! And that is simply because these terms are all used differently in different areas. Typically, it can easily be summed up as;
A patio is a slab, pad, deck or area typically used to entertain - it can be covered or open, attached to a house or freestanding, and typically houses an outdoor setting or lounge.

A Pergola is the structure that might provide shade to a patio - it can be attached to a house, it can be a part of the building structure (i.e., a shared roof) or it can be freestanding. In some areas, a pergola refers to a structure without a roof (you may have seen these as open structures that hold vines and foliage for shade), although in Australia it is common to refer to roofed structures as pergolas as well. 

A verandah (or veranda) is typically used to describe the 'transition' area of a home that separates indoors from outdoors - these are typically longer, narrower shelters and are often part of the buildings structure. While sometimes housing a small table, chairs or lounge, verandahs aren't typically used for entertaining and tend to function more as protection from the weather while entering and exiting your home. 

Whatever you choose to call it - get in touch with us and we can help bring it to life. 

When it comes to Pergolas and Verandahs, Australian Outdoor Living has you covered.

We can match a design to any style of home, making it look like it was part of the original design. To achieve this, we offer five different designs – the Gable, the Gazebo, the Flat, the Retreat and the Open; each of which is available in a wide range of colours and finishes to perfectly suit your home and taste. 

Our experienced design consultants can walk your through all of our design options and beautiful finishes, ensuring you’ll end up with an outdoor structure perfect for your family and budget.

The installation time for our Outdoor Structures can vary depending on a number of factors; Including council approvals, the size of your project, the availability of materials and the weather - with most installations typically taking 10-12 weeks from initial consultation through to completion.

As all of our Outdoor Structures are custom made to perfectly suit your home and style, it is impossible to give an accurate price guide. Variables such as the size and style of your structure, as well as the ease of access to your space, can all affect the overall cost of your new structure. 

A design consultant can guide you through our range of options to help determine the best outcome for home, budget and lifestyle -and offer you a quote accurate to your personal project.

The main difference between steel and timber Pergolas and Verandahs is the way they look. Timber has a much more traditional look and feel, while steel is often more modern and contributes to a more contemporary aesthetic. On top of this, steel is more durable and weather-resistant than timber, but a lot of people prefer the traditional look and feel of a timber Pergola or Verandah. You can find out more about the difference between timber and steel structures here.
Australian Outdoor Living can only offer steel Pergolas and Verandahs in selected states – please check with your local branch to find out if we can offer steel in your location.

Yes! We offer flexible finance options on all of our products. We believe that everyone should have the ability to love their life outdoors. Because of this, we offer finance options on our entire range.

Our finance offers change from month to month, but you can be assured that our friendly team will do everything they can to find a finance solution that suits you.

Nope! We like to make sure that your home improvement process is as smooth as possible, so we take care of everything! All you have to do is sit back, relax and wait for your custom-designed Australian Outdoor Living product to be installed. We’ll look after all the nitty-gritty parts such as council approval and site preparation. We’ll even clean up after we’re done, so you can go about enjoying your new product as soon as possible.