Which Pergola should I choose for my garden?

During your last visit to your friends, you enjoyed lunch in the shade of their pergola.

Back home, you decided to install a pergola in your garden.

You want to create a new living space in your house for you and your family!

However, you may have some questions:

• Which pergola model should be preferred?

• What modifications are needed for your pergola?

• And most importantly, how much will you need to invest in your pergola?

In this article, we offer you the answer to this question: which pergola should I choose for my garden?

1. The different pergola models

A pergola is a charming addition, to protect you from the sun and allow you to enjoy your garden in the shade.

You can choose to attach it to the front of your house, or opt for the removable, gazebo-style version.

Depending on the look you want to give your garden, you can choose between different materials for your pergola: wood or metal.

The wooden pergola

If you appreciate a warm and inviting atmosphere, we recommend opting for a wooden pergola. Wood is a noble and aesthetically pleasing material that blends perfectly into a natural environment.

In Reunion Island, teak wood is highly valued for pergolas: solid and resistant, this exotic wood also gives off a light and sweet fragrance.

To last, your wooden pergola must be maintained and treated every six months to resist insects and bad weather.

The aluminum pergola

Choosing an aluminum pergola will give your garden a more modern and contemporary style. Aluminum is a strong material that withstands the elements.

The wrought iron pergola

If you're feeling nostalgic for the old days, opt for a wrought iron pergola! Wrought iron pergolas are very durable. It's important to treat them to prevent rust.

They give your garden a retro chic style!

2. A bioclimatic pergola

If you want a living space in your garden regardless of the weather, sun, wind or rain, we advise you to opt for a bioclimatic pergola .

Very aesthetically pleasing, the bioclimatic pergola adapts to all styles!

Its distinguishing feature?

It features a roof made of adjustable louvers :

• In case of intense heat, the angle of the blades provides shade and coolness.

• In case of rain, the slats fold down to create a uniform, flat, waterproof roof.

Whatever the weather, you can enjoy your garden to the fullest!

3. Additional features for the pergola

If you wish to furnish your pergola, it is entirely possible to make this place a really cozy , comfortable space where you feel good.

Furniture for pergolas

To make the interior of your pergola more inviting, you can choose furniture — tables , chairs , sofas — made from materials, fabrics, and colors that are resistant to UV rays and inclement weather.