While fencing and decking are seen as a must for any garden, there are also other garden structures that also add to the space. To some people, pergolas may not be essential. However, you could be missing out on the benefits of having a pergola. In this article, we will go through the top 5 reasons why you need a pergola in your garden.

1. Expands Your Living Space

Adding a pergola can take a garden to a whole new level. Just like decking, it can expand your living space and it can help increase the amount of time you spend outdoors. If you already have a walkway, a patio or decking in your garden that is missing something, placing a pergola over a flat, uncovered space can create the ultimate outdoor dining experience, as if you were dining at an al fresco restaurant in Italy. You wouldn’t believe you’re still in the comfort of your home!

2. Provides Shade

In the summer, a pergola can provide a decent amount of shade from the sun. As it doesn’t have glass windows like a conservatory, a pergola allows you to stay cool by letting you feel the playful movement of a summer breeze. If you want more shade and protection from the sun, there is always the option of installing a canopy or retractable shade cover on top.

3. Perfect For Entertaining

Aside from the ultimate dining area, a garden space with a pergola creates a stage-like feature, perfect for entertaining guests. If you love hosting garden parties or even enjoy having casual gatherings now and again, under the shade of a pergola makes the perfect lounge area for sipping on an ice-cold beverage while you catch up with family or friends.

4. Increases Home Value

Investing in a pergola can increase the amount of time you spend outdoors but it can also increase the value of your home. According to experts, a well-maintained garden with improvements can add up to 20% to your property value. Unlike gazebos, pergolas are far more affordable but still adding extra value to your outdoor space. This makes it more attractive to potential buyers if you decide to sell your home in the future.

5. Makes A Beautiful Focal Point

If you have an interest in gardening, you will enjoy this reason. If you are thinking of a new place to hang plants, the strong wooden beams and legs of a pergola are ideal for growing climbing plants and vines such as rambling roses, honeysuckle, grape vines, ivy and clematis. The intertwining of these plants creates additional space and it is simply a beautiful focal point. Plants aren’t the only thing you add to the beams and legs, fairy lights are also great at creating a magical setting.

Made-To-Measure Pergolas At Weston Sawmill

As you now know, there are plenty of reasons why you need to get a pergola for your garden. To summarise, pergolas are beautiful, versatile, easy to install, and affordable. What more can you ask from a garden structure? At Weston Sawmill, we craft our pergolas to match our customer’s exact requirements. We also offer delivery and most of our products can be installed on-site by us if you prefer.

If you wish to make an enquiry about our pergolas, please call us on 01952 850383 or visit our sawmill and nursery yard in Weston under Lizard, Shropshire.

As we get closer and closer to Spring, temperatures will rise once again. Households around the UK will be able to enjoy the sunshine and spend more time in their gardens. One of the best ways to make the most of warmer weather at home is outdoor dining and lounging out on the decking area.

Have you considered decking for your garden? If not, well, this article might change your mind. We will go through the main advantages of having decking and why it’s well worth the investment. Continue reading to find out why. 

Creates More Functional Space

Decking can be built to suit any garden and any specifications, making it a very versatile investment. If you have uneven ground in your garden, building a raised deck across it will level it out as well as making that space more useful to you. Install decking as a main feature of your favourite garden spot or extend your home with an outdoor decked dining area right outside your back door.

Increases Home Value

Experts say decking can increase the value of your home by up to 10%. Having a deck area can boost your home’s curb appeal, attract potential buyers, and raise the asking price if you ever wish to put your house on the market. A well-installed deck is hard to come by and homeowners always look out for extra value when purchasing a property.

Low Maintenance

Having a deck doesn’t mean more work and maintenance for you. In fact, decking requires little maintenance. All that needs to be done is regular sweeping and a power wash two times a year to lift any stubborn dirt and debris. The good thing about timber decking is it can also be repainted when it needs a refresh to keep it looking its best.

Durable

All our decking boards are pressure treated which improves its durability. This means the boards are coated with a protective level to enhance the timber’s protection from water, UV rays, mould, and insects. This preservative process involves placing the timber boards in a vacuum chamber, which removes all the air within the timber. Once completed, chemical preservatives are forced deep into the wood fibres.

Easy To Install

Decking is a good alternative to a stone patio as it’s a cheaper home improvement and easier to install. However, being cheaper and easier to install doesn’t affect the value decking can bring and transform your garden. Early Spring is a perfect time to install decking, just as the evenings get brighter for longer and before the weather starts to improve.

Decking In Staffordshire, Shropshire, and Wolverhamtpon 

At Weston Sawmill, we pride ourselves on being a supplier of high-quality wooden gates, panel fencing, and pressure treated decking for households across Staffordshire, Shropshire, and Wolverhampton.

Our decking boards are available in different sizes, ranging from 3 to 4.8 metres. We also offer a free quotation for all of our products, so please contact us or visit our shop in Weston-Under-Lizard.