Whether it is for a durable and solid structure, attached to part of the house or freestanding, the pergola serves as protection against sunburn and bad weather which serves as welcome shade or shelter on the terrace or which gives the garden. It is a real extension of the living rooms from the outside. Here are some tips for choosing the right pergola.
You have two types of pergola including the backed pergola and the freestanding pergola which depend on the space where you want to install it.
You can choose from the different existing pergola models, namely:the bioclimatic pergola which has a retractable roof, the roll-up canvas pergola which is equipped with a space-saving frame (this is the ideal choice), the pergola with retractable canvas which is a real protection against bad weather, the fixed roof pergola which has a glass roof offers better design and transparency.
For the structuring of your pergola, you can use different materials that are interesting as each other.
Made of wood which is the most popular for the design it offers as well as its cost. Indeed, it is accessible to all budgets. It is natural and provides warmth. Given its weight, the pergola made of wood needs a solid anchorage to the ground for permanent treatment with maintenance products that are made for it such as wax, stains...
In steel, the pergola is more modern, robust, resistant and above all easy to maintain. In addition, it requires the use of a regular rust remover.
Made of aluminum, it is the most fashionable, which features lightness and offers the best design as well as different colors to choose from. It is durable and does not require much maintenance. The only downside is that it is more expensive than other materials.
In wrought iron which presents itself under a certain elegance and charm of an old era. It is solid, but heavy, being made of iron, it shows a regular need for anti-rust treatment.
The provision of your pergola depends entirely on your taste and your desires. You can install it on a terrace, in the garden above a garage, or at the edge of a swimming pool without forgetting that it is placed on flat ground. In slab or concrete, or even in metal anchor to be sealed in the ground with which the posts will be fixed.
To maintain it, it depends on the materials you have chosen. Wood needs sanding and waxing, iron and steel need an effective anti-rust product that protects it from corrosion, canvas and aluminum are easily maintained with soap and water.
In short, you are in control of your pergola choices, in any case you must not forget your obligations under the law.
