Dunster House Leviathan Pergola Wooden Garden Plant Frame Kit (W4m x D3m)

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Pergolas can be either freestanding or attached to the side of your home. A ‘lean-to’ pergola is one that attaches to the side of the house, using an existing wall for support. Wooden pergolas are usually made from pressure-treated wood to help resist rot, mould and bugs. Whilst they look beautiful, these garden pergolas still require a lot of maintenance. Even if the wood is pressure treated, it will need further treatments to prevent it rotting. With the right maintenance, wooden pergolas can last a long time. Dunster House are committed to promoting responsible stewardship of the environment and its natural resources. We are committed to lessening the impact on the environment caused by our own activities, and those of our suppliers. Whichever of our fantastic Pergola range you choose, all the timber contained within your garden structure is pressure treated. This treatment process means your garden structure will not only look amazing but is also incredibly low maintenance. In fact, we offer a 10 year guarantee against rot and fungal decay. We only ask that you add a water treatment once a year. The pyramid-style pitched roof structure is supported by 4 sturdy timber posts that have diagonal cross bracing for added strength, ensuring it is able to endure the worst of the UK weather. It has open sides to maximise the use of the space.

Most louvred pergolas can be opened or closed by the simple press of a button or by turning a handle. Therefore, you can adjust the amount of shade you receive in seconds. The most advanced louvre systems have built in sensors that close the shutters when rain is sensed.Pergolas are usually made from either wood, vinyl or aluminium, and there are pros and cons to each of these materials. Wooden Pergolas Dunster House commit to continuously improve the sustainability level of our sourcing, by favouring stricter more credible certification and verification standards, and sourcing requirements. We are committed to avoiding sourcing from unknown or unsustainable sources. We pressure treat our gazebos at our own treatment works to give you a longer-lasting product so your gazebo can stand the test of time, even if you choose not to add any further preservatives. 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.

This pergola is capable of offering protection even in rainy weather. When the louvres are closed, the roof doesn’t let water through – likely to be a useful feature during our variable UK summer weather! This pergola has an integrated water drainage system on its flat roof that gently directs the water off the sides as opposed to down on top of you.Once you’ve got the potential dimensions in mind, use markers to work out where the corners of the pergola will go. There are a couple of different structural designs to choose from. You’ll need to decide between a lean-to or a freestanding pergola . If you want the pergola to act as an extension of your interior space, lean-to pergolas are a great choice. The downside is that you’re limited on where you can install these – they need to be erected against an existing wall.

Thanks to this tilting louvred roof, this pergola can protect against a range of weather conditions. When the sun is shining, the louvres can be fully opened. If you’re after a bit more shade, the louvres can be partially closed. They can also be fully closed if the weather suddenly turns. Adjusting the aperture of the louvres is easy, using the twistable handle that hangs down (much like operating a window blind). The difference is that arbours are freestanding structures that usually mark an entranceway. The roof is often arched, and they usually have plants climbing up and overhead. The sides can either be open or covered with lattice. Arbours are usually smaller than pergolas and not intended to offer much shelter. For more information read Martyn Loach's news blog here: Pergola Featured on 'Love Your Garden' TV Programme Why Buy From Us? For a modern alternative to the traditional timber pergola, make a style statement and opt for a sleek metal framed design instead. Style-wise, a sleek aluminium frame looks streamlined and striking, so is a good choice for contemporary outdoor schemes. And unlike timber, metal won’t be affected by the elements so will need little maintenance or upkeep. If you’re planning to use your pergola year-round, a louvred roof is a good option. In the warmer months, the louvre system will protect against heat, but it can also help keep the rain at bay in cooler seasons.For extra coverage on warm days, consider a pergola with a retractable textile canopy that can be easily opened out when it’s very sunny or there’s a summer shower. How do you make a pergola look good? One of the key benefits of a pergola made from aluminium is that they tend to be relatively straightforward to construct. I hesitate to use the word ‘easy’, as these are still large structures that require a lot of care, but most come with pre-drilled holes and all the tools required for construction.

Our range of Pergolas make it that much harder to make a choice, because they all look amazing. Our range gives you the option to choose between a typical Pergola, or opt for one of our modified structures. We have a large variety of structures that differ from typical pergola you find on the market today. You can opt for 4mm toughened glass and additional panels, all available in varying combinations. 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.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. A pergola can be used to link buildings or can extend from a door into an open garden. Freestanding wooden pergolas are ideal if you want to create an area that can benefit from a refreshing breeze and provide protection from the harsh glare of direct sunlight. A pergola can look incredible when used to provide support for flowering climbing plants that grow over the top. Pergolas can link pavilions or extend from a building's door to an open garden feature such as an isolated terrace or pool. 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.