Planning a pergola
- Positioning over a patio, deck or lawn so it feels part of the garden
- Size and height to suit the space and to keep it in proportion with the house
- Posts set into solid footings so it stands firm in wind
- Beams and rafters with neat joints
- Planting space for climbers such as wisteria, clematis and honeysuckle
Styles
Open timber
Posts, beams and rafters in sawn or planed timber, stained or left natural.
Contemporary
Clean-lined, slimmer sections that pair well with porcelain paving.
Over a seating area
Built to suit a dining set, a bench or a hot tub.
A pergola is usually a simple structure, but height and position near boundaries can matter. We check before we build.
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