Pergolas an excellent addition to the outdoors of our living! Having a beautiful lawn and enjoying the view from inside does not justify its beauty – until you go there and get immersed in the beauty. Pergolas are lesser expensive as compare to gazebos, yet they are the same beneficial and beautiful.
Pergolas can be constructed with different types of materials and provide the best look. Usually, there are two types of material used in manufacturing aluminum or wooden pergolas.
Wooden pergolas are prevalent and different types of woods are used since old ages to construct a beautiful pergola for your lawn. Wood is considered long-lasting, durable, and presents an evergreen look. Here are different types of wooden pergolas with their unique properties that make your place outdoor look more beautiful.
- Tropical Hardwood:
Tropical hardwood is one of the best choices for pergolas. If you are somewhere near the beach or cost tropical hardwood is an excellent choice. It is durable and available in many subtypes like teak, rosewood, and mahogany. Tropical wood is known for its use in doing outdoor projects like cladding and decking. Tropical hardwoods are beautiful and resilient that makes them more durable timber used in Pergolas. These woods can be colored differently to style or match accordingly. Among a few of its drawbacks are;
It is costly, and the price might be triple as compare to any other wood due to travel and additional expense. Tropical hardwood is hard to find, and that increases its. Moreover, it is suitable for places near the beach and cost and can’t bear extreme weather conditions and might look old sooner in areas with extreme weather conditions.
- Pressure-Treated Wood:
One of the most economical choices for pergolas is pressure treated wood. It is easy to find versatile, and you can do a lot with it as it is available everywhere. The wood is durable, and you can color it accordingly to match your style and design sense. The wood goes through a lot of processing which makes it more potent and resistant against rot, decay, insects, and color fading. The wood is also suitable for weather resistance. A few of its drawbacks are; the chemicals used in processing can be toxic and may cause or increase allergies. It often has a green tint that is why homeowners don’t find it much attractive. You may also need to spend on its maintenance in a few years.
- Red Cedar & Redwood:
Western Red Cedar & Redwoods are a popular choice for pergolas after PT woods. Both of them are naturally insect and rot-resistant. The beautiful red color and natural resistant factor mean no chemical involved. Red Cedar and redwood can be used together and separately as you desire. Redwood has a more reddish shade than Red Cedar. The only drawback is its availability which can be frustrating and might increase its price.
Abstract:
Wooden pergolas are available in several types all you need to do is choose the one which matches your needs under the budget.
