Cedar Pergola Arbor Gallery

What is the attraction of having a solid wood cedar pergola in your garden or backyard? After all, it does not keep out the wind or rain. Or even offer total shade on a hot, sunny day.

It's best to think of a pergola as an airy pavilion. One that defines an open space whether it's for relaxing or entertaining. And, of course, it can be a landscape feature or a structure that links one area of your backyard to another. It is also ideal for growing climbing plants such as vines, roses and wisteria.

Western Red Cedar, softwood, is the perfect building material for pergolas as it

• blends wonderfully with natural surroundings and the wood has a lovely aroma;

• is naturally decay resistant;

• is easy to cut and is resistant to splitting;

• is light weight. This makes it easy to work with;

• is free from pitch and resin. This means that you can stain or paint it in the color of your choice;

• has a fine straight grain;

• is naturally durable; and

• is environmentally friendly. Does not require chemical treatment. And it is a sustainably grown wood.

In other words, using cedar wood means that your structure should last for decades.

Building a pergola does not have to break the bank. Forget about buying a kit. That's way too expensive. Instead, hire Division Deck and Fence Company, we will work with you to save you time and money with your project. Call Paul today for helpful advise and design ideas.