If you intend on putting an outbuilding in front of the main elevation of your property (as it was originally built or as it was on 1st July 1948) will require Planning Permission. The primary purpose of a pergola is to give character to the space surrounding your home. With this in mind, your choice of pergola will ultimately depend on the look you're hoping to create. Additional Information: Installation - We do not offer installation. All our garden buildings have been designed for the DIY market and supplied with full pictorial instructions and YouTube tutorials. Dunster House commit to continuously improve the sustainability level of our sourcing, by favouring stricter more credible certification and verification standards, and sourcing requirements. We are committed to avoiding sourcing from unknown or unsustainable sources.

Add something a little different to your garden dining or seating area, with the Utopia Pergola W2m x D2m Made from only the finest slow grown spruce timber, ensuring longevity of the garden pergola. Fully pressure treated and guaranteed for 10 years against rot and insect infestation, this structure is very low maintenance. The simplistic design of the pergola works for any style of garden no matter what shape or size. With a classic pergola like this, you can add your own personal touch with either some climbing plants or garden lights if you wish. Foundation - We recommend a flat, level, square concrete base with an allowance of at least 100mm on each side. e.g. A 4m by 3m building would have a base of 4.2m by 3.2m. How you customise and decorate your product is up to you, however we would recommend that you use an appropriate water repellent treatment. This really helps minimise the amount of moisture that the timber can absorb. Therefore minimising the risk of any major movement.Pergolas are used to create a shaded area or to provide a framework for climbing plants on a patio or in the garden. From pop-up and freestanding pergolas to lean-to and bioclimatic models, there are lots of options to choose from. The main characteristics to bear in mind when making your choice are dimensions, structure materials and roof type. If you're looking for a small outdoor shelter a gazebo will be your best option. Pergolas fulfil a primarily decorative role in the garden. But they can also provide shade for a garden lounge set, a walkway or a chill-out zone. You do not have to be an expert at DIY to build a Dunster House garden building, as we do provide you with comprehensive pictorial instructions. Also, if you prefer video tutorials, we do have a selection of videos on YouTube which will support you in building your product. For classic, English country garden style choose a round or hexagonal pergola made of wrought iron. Don't forget a pergola can also be covered with climbing plants.

Introducing the Utopia Diamond Wooden Corner Pergola, a breathtaking addition to your outdoor living space that combines elegance, functionality, and natural beauty. Crafted with precision and designed to enhance any corner of your garden or patio, this pergola is the epitome of luxurious outdoor living. Due to the unique design of a Dunster House product, in the vast majority of cases our garden buildings can be installed without the need for planning permission. Please note: water repellent treatment is not the same as pressure treatment, which protects against rot and insect infestation, and which we guarantee for 10 Years!) After building your timber product, this natural construction will begin to ‘settle’. This means that you will likely see some natural timber imperfections appear. These types of natural imperfections can include:

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Where possible, Dunster House are committed to procuring wood products that have been certified against credible, internationally recognised standards for good forest management, to ensure that material originates from well managed forests. Add something a little different to your garden dining or seating area, with the Utopia Pergola W4m x D3m Made from only the finest slow grown spruce timber, ensuring longevity of the garden pergola. Fully pressure treated and guaranteed for 10 years against rot and insect infestation, this structure is very low maintenance. The simplistic design of the pergola works for any style of garden no matter what shape or size. With a classic pergola like this, you can add your own personal touch with either some climbing plants or garden lights if you wish. We apologise for any inconvenience, but we are unable to deliver to the following postcodes: ZE; HS; KW; IV; PA; KA27, 28; PH32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44; TQ6, 7, 8, 9; LD2, 3, 4, 5; EX19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 38, 39; SA3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73; PL10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35; TR; PO30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41. The Renson Algarve is one of the more premium pergolas available. In a clean, white colour - this pergola will be sure to stand out in any garden - especially on a sunny day. A square or rectangular wooden pergola surrounded by exotic plants and bamboo is a perfect fit for a Japanese-inspired garden.

Don’t worry, we’ve got this one covered. We’re experts when it comes to all things timber, so we have designed our products from the ground up with its natural properties in mind.Natural Timber Properties - Despite the care we take in selecting the very best Timber available, it can still be unpredictable as its very nature is to be porous and swell up when it gets wet. Any wooden product will do this throughout its life, but there are a few things you can do to help limit this movement: Unfortunately, we do not offer installation currently. All our garden buildings have been designed on the basis that any competent DIY customer will have no problem installing a product themselves in a short amount of time.

A wooden pergola can help you to transform your outdoor space into a wonderfully inviting place, ready for you and your loved ones to enjoy. Garden pergolas combine architectural elegance with perfect functionality to provide you with a beautifully crafted area where you can relax and unwind. A pergola can be fitted with furniture, such as a garden dining set, for additional comfort and to transform your structure into an outdoor living space. Dunster House will ensure that information about suppliers and material is gathered as part of the RPP. We will ensure regular engagement with our suppliers to ensure compliance with UKTR requirements, working with them to ensure continuous improvements. We will also specify that, wherever possible, that material sourced is covered by FSC and PEFC, to ensure responsible forest management. Powder coated metal parts and galvanised screws help to make this pergola more weather-resistant. The side posts also have reels, allowing you to attach ropes or side blinds. Renson AlgarveWater Repellent Treatment - We would recommend that you use an appropriate water repellent treatment. This helps minimise the amount of moisture that the timber can absorb and thus minimises the risk of any major movement. (Please note: water repellent treatment is not the same as pressure treatment) Whether you opt to build your product yourself, don’t be afraid to tighten the odd bolt here and there. Your product is a life improving investment, so it’s only right to give it some love and care from time to time. Make sure that it’s properly treated before the rainy months, and you make adjustments to doors and window frames, when needed. Dunster House are committed to promoting responsible stewardship of the environment and its natural resources. We are committed to lessening the impact on the environment caused by our own activities, and those of our suppliers.