Summer is a practical time to consider a little privacy and shade in the garden, and what better way than building a striking pergola? But, if you live in a residential area, before you start ...

there are some things you need to consider when building a pergola. Yes, it can be hard to ignore the many amazing pergola ideas out there. They can transform an unused area of your garden into a ...

Follow our guide to building your own pergola. Wood - this is the most common material used for pergolas. The most popular type used in the UK is softwood that has been pressure treated with a ...

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In the summer we need to protect outdoor spaces from intense sunlight becomes a priority, particularly in regions with ...

“Before the law, building any pergola—whether on a balcony or in a yard—required obtaining a construction permit, which was a bureaucratic and complicated process,” he explains.