In our Backyard Trends newsletter, this month’s featured project is the Ream Pergola. This beautiful pergola is 24 x 30 so it covers a large area. On the front, the rafters extend in a custom radius roof. This provides plenty of shade for the front porch and deck. Not only that, but on the back side nearest the house, the rafters also extend to the edge of the roof. That way, the pergola shades the house and the entrance from the extreme heat in the afternoons, therefore it helps reduce the air conditioning bill throughout the summer!  That’s more money in your pocket.