What is a pergola attached to a house called?

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A pergola attached to a house is most commonly called an attached pergola, but depending on its structure, use, and design, it can go by several other names. Below is a detailed explanation of the terminology, structure, and design considerations:

1. Attached Pergola (or Wall-Mounted Pergola)

Definition:
An attached pergola is a pergola that connects directly to the exterior wall of a house or building. One side of the pergola is fixed to the wall using a ledger board (a horizontal support beam anchored into the wall), while the opposite side is supported by posts or columns that extend to the ground.

Purpose & Use:

• Provides shade and architectural interest to patios, decks, or outdoor seating areas.
• Acts as a natural extension of the house, creating an indoor-outdoor transition space.
• Can support climbing plants or integrate lighting and outdoor ceiling fans.

Common Materials:

• Wood (cedar, redwood, pine)
• Aluminum or steel
• Vinyl or composite materials (low maintenance)

Advantages:

• Requires fewer posts than a freestanding pergola (since one side is attached).
• More stable when connected to the house.
• Can easily incorporate utilities like lighting or ceiling fans from the home’s electrical system.

2. Lean-To Pergola

Definition:
A lean-to pergola is a subtype of attached pergola that has a sloped or angled roof (often with rafters leaning down and away from the house). The slope helps with rain runoff, making it both aesthetic and functional.

Typical Uses:

• Over decks, patios, or outdoor dining spaces.
• As partial weather protection near doors or windows.

Sometimes called:

• “Lean-to canopy”
• “Attached patio cover”

3. Patio Pergola or Deck Pergola

Definition:
When a pergola is built directly over a patio or deck that’s adjacent to a house, it’s often referred to as a patio pergola or deck pergola.
It can be attached or freestanding, but if one side connects to the house, it’s considered an attached patio pergola.

Purpose:

• Provides shade for an outdoor living area.
• Defines a visual “room” outside the house.
• Enhances home architecture and adds resale value.

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