A timber pergola doesn’t always have to be painted. In fact, we are big advocates of exposed timber finishes!

A popular alternative to painting a timber pergola frame is to use heavy duty laminated merbau (merbau is a species of wood) and simply oil the timber to keep the exposed finish.

The benefits of merbau is that it is a highly weather resistant hardwood that is also resistant to rot and termites – and it looks great!

We can work with you to fully customise a design that suits you needs.

​Timber pergola location: Greenhills Beach, Sutherland Shire

Another great option is to combine some of the new innovative pergola roofing products, such as an insulated roof panel, with a timber pergola frame. This works if you wish to minimise busy framework while still keeping a more traditional pergola feel .

Timber pergola location: Bulli, Illawarra

Our merbau timber frame can also be combined with Stratco Horizon metal roof sheets, in addition to fibreglass translucent roof sheets for additional ambient light below. 

Timber pergola location: Cordeaux Heights, Illawarra

No matter what style you prefer, we can come up with a design to suit your taste – whether that be a modern insulated roof pergola, to a country-style rustic look, or a Balinese entertaining area (pictured).

Opening roof pergola location: Heathcote, Sutherland Shire

After more inspiration? check our our other designs below:

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