The materials you choose to use in the construction of your pergola will affect how durable and long wearing it is, and how well it will complement the other parts of your home’s exterior.
Jumping in head first and choosing a timber without fully understanding what properties different varieties offer is an easy mistake to make. Not only do different timbers provide very different looks, but they also stand up differently to things like weather and termites.
Timber isn’t the only choice, of course – and if you’re after strength (perhaps for a less conventional design) steel or aluminium might even be a more suitable choice. Different cladding materials also offer different properties and behaviours – what you choose will ultimately come down to what you want from your pergola.
