LT PERGOLAA louvered roof controls the space overhead, but comfort also depends on what happens around the sides. Low-angle sunlight, nearby views and evening lighting can all influence how you use a pergola. The best accessory plan begins with a specific need rather than filling every side with the same option.
LT Pergola offers custom design options including side screens, privacy walls and lighting. Availability and combinations depend on the chosen product. Use the questions below to prepare your preferred layout, then confirm the details for your configuration.
Start with the sun, the view and the walkway
Spend time in the proposed location at the hours you expect to use it. Note which side receives uncomfortable sunlight, where you would like more privacy and which view you want to preserve. Add doors, steps and regular walking routes to a simple sketch.
For example, a dining area may need screening on one exposed side while staying open toward the garden. A lounge beside a neighbouring property may benefit from a more permanent visual boundary. These are different design needs, so it is useful to label each side individually rather than requesting “screens all around” without considering access.
Side screens: discuss adjustable shade and privacy
A side screen is worth considering where you want to manage exposure along an open edge. Ask about the available screen system, how it operates and how it integrates with the selected pergola. Fabric appearance, visibility and light transmission can vary; request the available material information or samples before deciding.
Do not assume a screen makes an outdoor pergola into a sealed room. Rain can approach from the sides, and the use limits of the screen system need to be understood. Confirm the operating guidance for your supplied configuration, including when screens should be retracted or otherwise secured.
Privacy walls: plan a permanent boundary
A privacy wall may suit a side where you consistently want to reduce views into the space. Think about how that boundary changes the arrangement of chairs, the route through the pergola and the view from inside the house. It should solve a specific layout problem without making the area difficult to enter or use.
Check how the wall fits between the posts and whether it affects other accessories you want. A sample image is helpful for expressing a preference, but the final quotation should identify the actual wall arrangement offered for your model and dimensions.
Lighting: choose for the activity after sunset
Lighting can make a pergola more useful for evening meals or conversation. Start by deciding what you want to see clearly: a dining surface, the edge of the seating area or a route back to the house. Ask where the compatible lighting is positioned and which controls are included.
Discuss power routing before installation. Even if you choose a manually operated roof, a powered lighting option still needs an appropriate supply. Confirm the specification and installation requirements for the actual accessory instead of assuming that roof operation and lighting share the same setup.
Check the whole combination before ordering
Accessories need to work with the structure, dimensions and installation layout. Before finalising the order, ask for a configuration that shows which side receives each accessory. Include any wall-mounted connection and leave the intended entrances clear.
- Which model and dimensions are being quoted?
- Which sides need screening or a permanent privacy wall?
- What materials, finishes and controls are included?
- Are the requested accessories compatible with each other?
- What electrical preparation and installation work are needed?
- What care, operating and warranty information applies to each component?
If you have not selected roof operation yet, compare our manual pergola and motorized pergola options. For a new site, work through the size and site checklist before fixing the accessory layout.
Turn your preferences into a clear enquiry
Send a site photo marked with the side you want screened, the view you want to keep and your preferred evening use. Add approximate dimensions and any finish preferences. Ask the LT Pergola team for a configuration so that accessory compatibility and the complete scope can be discussed together.