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Timber pergolas in Sydney
Timber pergolas with open rafters, translucent sheets or a solid roof, built to suit the deck and the house. Timber suits you if you want a pergola that can be shaped, stained and added to later.
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- 5.0 from 33
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- 276621C · Carpenter
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- Since 2014
About timber pergolas
A timber pergola is built to the deck and the house it sits against.
Our timber pergola in Lane Cove West sits over a merbau deck along the back of the house, with translucent roofing between the rafters. It keeps the deck usable in the rain while still letting light through to the house.
Timber is easy to adapt. Posts and beams are sized to the span, rafters are spaced for the shade you want, and the frame can be painted, stained or oiled to match the deck or the house trim. A timber pergola can also be extended or re-roofed later.
Timber pergolas can be attached to the house or freestanding. An attached pergola needs a sound fixing point and proper flashing. A freestanding one needs posts and footings at every corner and bracing against the wind.
Timber pergola options
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Open rafters
Spaced rafters give filtered shade. Battens across the top add cover or give a climber something to grow on.
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Translucent roof
Clear or tinted sheets keep the rain off and let light through.
- 03
Colorbond roof
Solid steel sheeting for full shade. Our Colorbond pergolas page covers the options.
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Flat, skillion or gable
Flat and single-slope skillion roofs sit neatly under the house gutter line; a gable roof adds height and a more traditional look.
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Treated pine or hardwood
Treated pine is lighter and easy to paint or stain. Hardwood such as spotted gum or merbau is stronger for its size and looks good oiled.
Roof chooser
Choose your roof
The roof decides how the space under a pergola feels. Pick one, then switch between sun and rain to see what it does.
Your pergola roofOpen rafters
Before we price it
What to plan for
Finish and upkeep
Painted and stained timber needs re-coating over the years, more on the faces that get afternoon sun.
Height
A pergola set too low feels cramped and can block windows or gutters. We check door heads, gutter lines and the view from inside.
Spans
Long spans without posts need deeper beams. Sometimes an extra post is the simpler answer.
Approval
A timber pergola is assessed like any other: its size, height and position decide whether it is exempt. Heritage-listed and bush fire prone lots usually need approval.
What customers say on Google
Google rating
5.0
From 33 reviews on Google
“From the first conversation, Hamzeh and his team were honest and straightforward about what the job would involve and what it would cost - no surprises along the way.”
What timber is best for a pergola?
Treated pine is the usual choice for a painted or stained pergola. Hardwoods like spotted gum or merbau suit an oiled, natural look and can span further for the same size. We match the timber to the finish you want and the spans involved.
Can you add a roof to an existing timber pergola?
Often. Translucent sheets or Colorbond add weight and wind load that an open pergola may not have been built for, so we check the rafters, beams, posts and footings first and strengthen them where needed.
Should the pergola match the deck?
It doesn't have to, but it helps. At Lane Cove West the pergola and the merbau deck read as one space. A tinted stain can bring a pine frame close to a hardwood deck's colour.
Can a pergola carry a climbing plant?
Yes. Open rafters with battens across them suit climbers. Allow for the weight of a mature vine when sizing the frame, and leave room to reach the timber when it needs a fresh coat.
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Planning a pergola? Tell us about it
A few details and a photo or two of the area are enough to start. We'll be in touch to talk it through.
- Send a few details and a photo or two
- We call you back to talk it through
- We measure on site and price the job