Wood Patio Covers

Not feeling the look of Alumawood, Vinyl or Metal? Looking for an actually real and natural pergola? Great! Wooden pergolas may be just the fit for you!
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Pergola Wood Type

We recommend the to following types of wood for building a custom wooden pergola:
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• Red Cedar
• Yellow Pine

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So whats the main difference between the two you may ask?

red cedar pergola

Red Cedar

• Rough Sawn
• Naturally Rot and Insect Proof
• Able to withstand severe weather
• Great for Dry Climates
• Light Amberish Color, will fade to a gray color over time if not sealed or stained regularly
• Absorbs Paint and Stains really well, upon doing so will immediately seal.
• 100% natural, no chemicals, appealing wood smell
• Rustic Look

yellow pine pergola

​Yellow Pine

• Smooth Sawn
• Very Insect and Rot Resistant
• Can withstand severe weather and elements
• Best in Humid Climates
• Comes with a greenish appearance but over time fades to a golden brown color  - if not sealed or stained
• Needs to dry around 2 months after installation before applying sealant or stain
• Chemicals ARE added to reduce rot and insects
• Classic Look

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Wood Pergola End Types

Above are some of our most popular end cuts with wooden pergolas. If you have a specific end cut style in mind that's not shown, let us know. We can always customize your pergola roofing styles to your liking.
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Wood Pergola Columns

fiberglass support columns

For your wooden pergola you can choose to have solid wood columns (same as your roofing) or you can choose to use the fiberglass support columns that we use on our Alumawood and Vinyl pergolas. Either way you go -  we'll be sure to make your pergola quite spectacular!
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Wood Pergola Pros and Cons

Pros

• Wood is absolutely stunning and beautiful
• Wood is really strong
• Gives your patio the most natural feel
• Pleasingly Aesthetic
• Smells Great!
• Allows to hang heavy items (fans, lights, plants, bird feeders, etc)
• Custom to your Stain and Paint Type

Cons

• Requires regular bi-yearly maintenance
• Time Consuming Care
• Needs to be regularly sealed
• Areas and cracks hard to reach
• Wood is much more susceptible to the elements
• Will fade and bleach over time (if not maintained)
• Can Crack or Split
• Susceptible to Fire Damage
• Susceptible to Termites
• Not great in humid environments (may rot)
• Expensive

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