FAQs

Depending on the design of the pergola, it can offer some protection from light rain. However, pergolas are not typically built to be rainproof. They are an open, airy structure with a lattice style roof designed to let light into the structure and for hot air to escape through the openings in the roof. Therefore, they don't block much rain. If you want a solid, rainproof structure, we can incorporate a roof covering with your custom pergola!

Several factors go into determining the amount of time that it will take to construct your custom pergola. Some of these factors include the size of the pergola, complexity of the design, the weather at the time of construction, and what, if any, extra features will be added. On average, a basic, traditional pergola will take roughly one to two days from start to finish to complete.

Traditional pergolas are normally built out of wood. The most common types of wood used include pressure-treated pine, cedar, redwood, and teak. A wooden pergola does require staining and sealing annually to maintain it. Over the past few years, many people have switched to using aluminum and vinyl to build pergolas as these materials stand up to harsh weather better. Some of these composite materials will even make a pergola virtually maintenance-free and are also not susceptible to insect damage or rot.