Open top pergolas
Pergolas and gazebos without roof cladding are called 'open top' pergolas. These pergolas offer a way to improve the look of outdoor areas, as...
Spans, decking width and bracing
A variety of construction methods and measures can be used to add strength and structural stability to decking. Find out what's necessary, and how...
Thatch pergola roofing
Thatch roofing, made from natural fibres and grasses, can be installed on pergolas and gazebos to provide shade and protection from the rain, and...
Steel pergolas
Steel beams can be used to construct pergolas and gazebos. Pergolas made from steel are normally extremely strong, very durable and long lasting. Steel...
Acrylic and polycarbonate pergola roofing
Acrylic sheeting is often used on pergola roofs to provide affordable protection from the elements in a range of styles and textures. Acrylic sheeting...
Decking and pergola infills
Patterned, ornate wooden infills can either be used as roof cladding, or attached to pergola or gazebo walls to offer further shade or privacy...
Steel and aluminium pergola roofs
Steel and aluminium are commonly used as roof or wall cladding for pergolas and gazebos. They offer great protection from the elements, are long-wearing...
Pergola shadecloth
Shadecloth is a light, inexpensive material often attached to pergolas to provide a bit of relief from the sun. Shadecloth can help improve the...
Wood stains
A number of different stains, paints and acrylic treatments can be applied to timber, both to improve the way it looks and to help...
Decking oil
Decking oil is a type of oil used to penetrate and protect timber decking from the elements and general deterioration. Decking oil can be...