Custom Pergola Melbourne

Treated pine is the classic material choice for your pergola. Timber is generally larger in section that steel frames, and has a softer, warmer, more natural feel. Once painted with an external grade quality paint, you shouldn’t need to worry about repainting for 10 years. Climbing plants will love to grow on the timber posts and beams. Treated pine can also be stained where a more natural look and feel is sought.

Cypress Pine is a cost-effective soft wood alternative to treated pine. It is orange to light brown in colour making it aesthetically pleasing. It is durable and termite resistant and can be finished in a range of stain colours.

Cypress pine commonly presents surface cracking. This just adds to the natural feel of the timber and does not affect its durability or strength, especially when it is regularly stained.

A beautiful hardwood option readily available in the market is Merbau with its high durability and strength. It is a course-textured timber with a reddish-brown colour. Merbau is also available in larger sections for the more high-end pergola designs.

Hardwoods are a premium timber with natural durability and beautiful natural wood grain. As such the cost of using hardwoods for your pergola will need to be considering before making a decision.

Powder-coated steel posts and beams can be considered for a more modern, maintenance free alternative. Modern home designs generally work better with steel frame pergolas, the primary purpose being to provide a contemporary add-on design to an already existing contemporary designed home. Steel pergolas can therefore more commonly be seen in the inner-city suburbs in Melbourne, where the focus is on aesthetics as opposed to practicality. Black and white finishes can create a striking addition to your contemporary home.