| What is the attraction of having a cedar pergola in | | | | - is free from pitch and resin. This means that you |
| your garden or backyard? After all, it does not keep | | | | can stain or paint it in the color of your choice; |
| out the wind or rain. Or even offer total shade on a | | | | - has a fine straight grain; |
| hot, sunny day. | | | | - is naturally durable; and |
| It's best to think of a pergola as an airy pavilion. One | | | | - is environmentally friendly. Does not require chemical |
| that defines an open space whether it's for relaxing | | | | treatment. And it is a sustainably grown wood. |
| or entertaining. And, of course, it can be a landscape | | | | In other words, using cedar wood means that your |
| feature or a structure that links one area of your | | | | structure should last for decades. |
| backyard to another. It is also ideal for growing | | | | Building a pergola does not have to break the bank. |
| climbing plants such as vines, roses and wisteria. | | | | Forget about buying a kit. That's way too expensive. |
| Western Red Cedar, softwood, is the perfect building | | | | Instead, purchase a plan and either build it yourself |
| material for pergolas as it | | | | (okay - with the help of a friend as some tasks do |
| - blends wonderfully with natural surroundings and the | | | | require an extra pair of hands!) or hire a local |
| wood has a lovely aroma; | | | | handyman to build it for you. Either way you will save |
| - is naturally decay resistant; | | | | hundreds of dollars. And in a weekend you can have |
| - is easy to cut and is resistant to splitting; | | | | a great addition to your backyard. |
| - is light weight. This makes it easy to work with; | | | | |