Choosing the material for a garden pergola is a decision that combines aesthetics, initial budget and long-term maintenance, three factors worth explaining to the client together.
Wooden pergola: warmth, with maintenance
It offers the most natural and warm look, but requires periodic treatment (varnish or wood stain) to protect it from the weather, especially in climates with frequent rain or intense sun. Without that maintenance, the wood visibly degrades within a few years, with a risk of wood-boring insects appearing in humid climates.
Aluminium pergola: maintenance-free, more versatile
It needs no weather-protection treatment, withstands damp and sun without degrading, and today comes in finishes that imitate wood texture quite faithfully. Its initial price is usually higher than an equivalent wooden pergola, but it pays for itself through the absence of future maintenance.
Bioclimatic pergolas: the high-end option
Pergolas with motorised adjustable slats (bioclimatic) allow control of sunlight and ventilation, and are usually made of aluminium for its lightness and strength. They are the highest-cost option, but offer a functionality neither wood nor fixed aluminium can match.
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