So you’re after a pergola for your garden? Of course, you want to know all and anything there is to know about pergolas before your investment. This guide will help you pick what the best pergola for your garden and needs.
What is the best material for Pergolas?
Metal
Typically higher cost than wood, but not as expensive as fibreglass. The most commonly used metal is aluminium due to its weather resistant properties. Aluminium doesn’t rust but can deform in extremely high winds.
Aluminium pergolas are ideal for more humid climates .
Vinyl
Vinyl’s offering is low maintenance requirements and a clean look. You can easily clean them with a power washer. They’re also resilient to salty environments such as those by the sea. However, vinyl is typically offered in less colour options and many of them are white or close-to-white colours such as ivory.
This option is typically more expensive than alternative materials.
Wood
Wooden pergolas are perhaps the most
common. The beauty of wood is that you can stain, paint or treat the wood to colour it however you wish. Wood is also very easy to clean with just soap and water, a power washer or some sandpaper.
This makes it a great affordable option for those looking for pergolas.
Fibreglass
Fibreglass is a very durable material as it doesn’t rust at all, regardless of the environment it’s in. Fibreglass has a long lifespan and can also be painted. This allows you to have both the durability and the design options of alternate materials. However, these are much less common and are generally more expensive than comparable options.
Now you know the different material options available for your pergola, let’s look at some options Primrose offers.
The 3 Best UK Pergolas (and one veranda)
1. Pandora Leaf Adjustable Pergola
Look familiar?
This pergola is one of our aluminium offerings. Aluminium is great for weather resistance and this specific pergola is also adjustable. This allows you to open the slats for some sun or to close for some cover. This pergola is also 3m x 3.6m meaning that no matter the size of your outdoor life, it can be under your pergola.
Shop the ‘ Pandora Leaf Adjustable Pergola’
2. Ultima Pergola Kit
Another option we have is this wooden offering. This affordable wooden pergola still offers some sun cover, but with its open roof it won’t cover you from the rain. However, being wooden, this gives you plenty of options to colour, paint, stain or treat the wood so it perfectly fits the design of your garden.
Additionally, it allows you to use it to grow plants surrounding its supports and roof. Using climbing plants such as Clematis , you could even create your own fully covered roof. This allows your pergola to fully be immersed and become part of your garden for years to come.
Shop the ‘Ultima Pergola Kit’
3. Seville Pergola Gazebo
This pergola is a balance between the two above in both price and functionality. This pergola has a retractable canopy, which gives you flexibility come rain or shine. It’s 3m x 3m in size, plenty big enough to cover all your friends and family.
Need some shade to comfortably enjoy outside? Or want to enjoy your garden, but the UK strikes again and provides you with some rainfall, this pergola has you covered!
Shop the ‘Seville Pergola Gazebo’
(4.) Deluxe Charcoal Veranda with Louvered Shutter Roof by Primrose Living
If an even larger shade solution is required for your garden, why not consider a veranda? Ideal for extending your outdoor space, this contemporary and attractive design comes with an adjustable louvered shutter roof. Rain or shine, this high quality aluminium veranda will protect you as you can close or open the slats how you see fit. Whatever the weather, shelter in style under deluxe garden shade and cover.
Shop the ‘Deluxe Charcoal Veranda with Louvered Shutter Roof by Primrose Living’
Also available in 6m x 3m , 3m x 4m , and 3m x 3m
Now you know what a pergola is, the common materials they come in and some of the pergola offerings from Primrose, you’ll be able to enjoy your garden for even longer this year with the perfect pergola to suit your needs and requirements.