Guides
Types
Louvred, fixed or retractable. Aluminium or timber.
MaterialAluminium or timber pergola?
Upkeep, lifespan, cost and what comes in the kit, for aluminium and timber pergolas in a UK garden.
CompareGazebo or pergola?Pop-up gazebos, permanent gazebos, pergolas and shade sails compared for UK gardens: shelter, wind, planning and cost.
RoofLouvred, fixed or retractable pergola roof?Bioclimatic louvres, solid and polycarbonate roofs, fabric canopies and open timber: what each does in British rain, wind and winter.