Hi Folks,

The wife wants a Pergola and I want (or should I say wanted) a Farmers Porch – another of those decisions married folk contend with.  Yah I know, she wins!

Anyway, what I would like to build is a pergola with a roof of some kind.  I’m thinking of using a clear material for the roof so as to maintain the look of the pergola but have the protection from the elements.

We live in Northern New Hampshire and thus get a fair amount of snow and rain so the roof would afford this.  I’m looking for both design considerations as well as possible roofing material suggestions that you might be able to offer.

The area I’m dealing with is ~ 10′ x 20′ and will be on the front of the house which sits on a slight hill above the street.  I’m thinking that the roof won’t be visible or at least unobtrusive.

I also posted this over on Breaktime.

Regards,