Wooden Pergolas
A wooden pergola frames a seating area, supports climbing plants and adds height to a garden. We list four timber pergolas: the dome-shaped Apollo, made by Grange from pressure treated timber,...
A wooden pergola frames a seating area, supports climbing plants and adds height to a garden. We list four timber pergolas: the dome-shaped Apollo, made by Grange from pressure treated timber, about 2.61m high and 3.48m across; the Grange Contemporary Urban pergola with a slatted back screen, 244cm high, 370cm wide and 180cm deep; the Ivy 8x8; and the Uma.
The pergolas
| Pergola | Maker | Size | Style |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apollo | Grange | About 2.61m high, 3.48m across | Dome-shaped, pressure treated timber |
| Contemporary Urban | Grange | 244cm high, 370cm wide, 180cm deep | Slatted back screen for privacy |
| Ivy 8x8 | See listing | 8x8 | See listing |
| Uma | See listing | See listing | See listing |
Choosing a pergola
Purpose
- A feature or focal point: the Apollo's dome shape makes a striking centrepiece over a seating area or path.
- Privacy and shelter: the Contemporary Urban's slatted back screen shields a seating area from neighbours and wind.
- Climbing plants: roses, clematis, wisteria and jasmine grow over the frame for summer shade.
Size and space
Mark out the footprint on the ground and place your furniture inside it before ordering. Allow room to walk around a table and chairs. The Contemporary Urban is 180cm deep, which suits a bench or bistro set against a boundary.
Installation
Pergola posts need firm fixing: concrete, post spikes or bolt-down shoes on a solid surface, as the instructions specify. Make sure the structure is level and square before fixing the roof members, and use two people. In exposed gardens, check fixings after high winds.
Planning permission
In England, most pergolas fall under permitted development. Within 2 metres of a boundary, structures should be no more than 2.5m high; the Contemporary Urban is 244cm and the Apollo about 2.61m, so check placement and local rules, especially in a conservation area.
Planting a pergola
Plant climbers at the base of the posts, a little away from the timber, and tie them in as they grow. Fast growers such as clematis give cover in a season or two; wisteria takes longer but gives heavy summer shade. Keep foliage clear of any heater or fire.
Care
Pressure treated timber resists rot but benefits from a preservative or stain every year or two to keep its colour. Check fixings each spring.
Pergola and fire
A pergola makes a sheltered spot for a patio heater or outdoor dining. Keep gas heaters, fire pits and BBQs well clear of timber and climbing plants, with the clearances their manuals require. See patio heaters, outdoor kitchens and all garden buildings.
Questions
Do I need planning permission for a pergola?
Usually not in England, under permitted development, but within 2 metres of a boundary a structure should be no more than 2.5m high. Check if you live in a conservation area or listed building.
How big is the Apollo pergola?
About 2.61m high and 3.48m across, in pressure treated timber.
Can I put a patio heater under a pergola?
Only if the heater's manual allows it, with the clearances it specifies from timber and plants, and plenty of ventilation.
How do I fix a pergola down?
Into concrete, with post spikes or bolt-down shoes on a solid surface, as the instructions specify.
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8x8 Pergola Shire Ivy With Optional Decking & Sides | 2.4m x 2.4m x 2.4m
Grange Contemporary Urban Pergola with Slatted Back Screen
