Metal pergolas for terraces: what to consider before installing a

Guide to evaluate supports, use, cover, finish and maintenance before installing a metal pergola.

Intended use

A decorative pergola is not the same as a structure prepared to withstand a light cover, plant shadow or auxiliary enclosures.

Supports and anchorages

The stability depends on the pillars, base plates, anchors and support where it is fixed. Checking the base avoids further problems.

External finish

Outside you should choose a finish suitable to the sun, humidity and proximity to the sea. The design should also facilitate maintenance.

How to improve the project outcome

To be right from the start, it is appropriate to define:

• actual use of the part/structure,
• exposure to the environment (interior, exterior, coast),
• objective finish,
• time frame and assembly conditions.

With this data, the technical and economic proposal is more precise.

Next step

If you have a similar project in Menorca, prepare approximate measurements, photographs of the space and a description of the use. With that information it is easier to orient materials, finish and assembly.