Dunster House Leviathan Pergola Wooden Garden Plant Frame Kit (W3m x D3m)

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Wood is combustible so fires may be a risk – especially if you are using a fire pit or BBQ near the pergola This pergola is free-standing, supported by our new 5" x 5" posts and homemade roof trusses. This is a design aimed at making life easy without letting quality suffer.

Beautiful planned and shaped rafters help to finish this pergola, a must to help you enjoy summer to the full this year! As an added bonus, we have now upgraded the Pergola using Steel Cross Rafter Fixings (supplied) for a stronger, more robust structure. Our treatment also creates a strong barrier to guard against fungi and insects. Of course, you can add more wood preservatives or paints to help increase the longevity of your gazebo even further, but our treatments alone will ensure it lasts up to 15 years. The majority of our Gazebos are freestanding, weighted down by the sheer weight of the dense slow grown Spruce. By being freestanding you can choose where to place your Pergola. This allows you to place it wherever you like within your garden.It’s a suitable size for small/medium gardens and patios. Boasting a contemporary design with a retractable canopy roof, the pergola can be adjusted depending on the amount of shade you’re after. If you’d prefer more sunshine, the canopy can be retracted. Alternatively, the canopy can be pulled across if the sun gets too strong. The canopy itself is made from high quality PA coated fabric which is both water resistant and UV resistant, protecting both you and your garden furniture. Pergolas can link pavilions or extend from a building's door to an open garden feature such as an isolated terrace or pool. The Palram Canopia Sierra Aluminium Lean-To Pergola has a lean-to design instead of being free-standing. Lean-to pergolas make use of an existing wall and are a great option for putting near patio doors and extending your living space. This pergola projects 3 m outwards from the wall, with a width of 4 m. The roof is slanted, providing shade underneath even when the sun is low, while also allowing rain water to run off. Roof styles vary as well. For a good combination of affordability, versatility and shade, I recommend an adjustable fabric canopy . These are usually made from polyester. Adjustable fabric canopies can be used to create full or partial shade and are easy to alter. They are usually shower resistant, so should protect the interior from light rain.

This moves us neatly to the next pergola roof type – an adjustable fabric canopy. These can look very modern and stylish, although don’t generally offer as much protection as louvres. This style of pergola has a canopy cover that can be pulled across or retracted depending on whether you’d like to sit in the shade or sun. The PURPLE LEAF Aluminium Pergola is the best aluminium pergola overall, capable of totally transforming your outdoor space. It has a contemporary grey finish, retractable canopy, and stable freestanding design so you aren’t limited when it comes to placement. Pergolas can either be freestanding or attached to a house. These create a shaded or semi-shaded space. The roof is traditionally flat, and they tend to have more vertical posts than arbours. The roof of a pergola can be left open or covered with a waterproof fabric. They are intended to offer some shelter, particularly from the sun. It will only offer protection from light showers. There are drainage holes in the canopy to prevent it from getting weighed down and damaged if there is heavier rain. Just be warned that these drainage holes can drain onto you if you are trying to sit under the cover during a heavy rain shower!Wrought iron can add an elegant touch to your outdoor space. These models must be anchored to both a wall and the ground. For classic, English country garden style choose a round or hexagonal pergola made of wrought iron. Don't forget a pergola can also be covered with climbing plants. How you customise and decorate your product is up to you, however we would recommend that you use an appropriate water repellent treatment. This really helps minimise the amount of moisture that the timber can absorb. Therefore minimising the risk of any major movement. You do not have to be an expert at DIY to build a Dunster House garden building, as we do provide you with comprehensive pictorial instructions. Also, if you prefer video tutorials, we do have a selection of videos on YouTube which will support you in building your product.