All About Pergolas

The traditional �lean-to� pergola is frequently made of wood and built against the house to provide a transitory area from the inside to the outside. During the Renaissance period in particular it gave ladies the opportunity to take a walk or sit outside without damaging their complexions.

The �stand-alone� pergola, again usually made of wood, features uprights but no solid sides or roof. These can be positioned attractively in the garden and allow some degree of protection from the harsh rays of the sun, if planted up with shading climbers.

Both types of pergola are, in effect, frames fro climbing plants and vines that surround the occupants with foliage, flowers and aromas and offer a measure of protection from the weather and some privacy in urban areas.

Look at some of the benefits:

Extra outside space that looks great and offers protection

Cost effective

No planning permission (local conditions may apply)

Complements your home

A �greener� outdoor lifestyle

Takes advantage of our better summers

Adds value to your house

Extra privacy when entertaining outdoors

Willow or bamboo shade can be added to the pergolas to get away from the hot summer sun.

With minimal maintenance, you can expect a teak wood pergola to last about 10 years or more. You can improve its lifespan up to 10 to 12 years with simple duties like annual cleaning, staining, and sealing. Sealing with wood sealer that can we easily get from any home center or hardware store.