While pergolas are fairly simple structures, there are still a few things to consider if you want to ensure that your pergola is structurally sound, safe from weather and termite damage, and appropriately built.
Visualising what sort of pergola you’d like to put up is the easy part. While pergolas are fairly simple structures, technically speaking there are still a few things to consider if you want to ensure that your pergola is structurally sound, safe from weather and termite damage, and appropriately built.
Seemingly simple things like whether or not (and how) your pergola is attached to the house and what sorts of lighting and electrical fittings you can use are actually regulated by law too – for important safety reasons.
