The Pergola Journal
What Is a Bioclimatic Pergola? UK Guide (2026)
A bioclimatic pergola has adjustable aluminium louvre blades that open, close and rotate to control sun, shade, airflow and rain. Here is how they work, what they cost in the...
What Is a Bioclimatic Pergola? UK Guide (2026)
A bioclimatic pergola has adjustable aluminium louvre blades that open, close and rotate to control sun, shade, airflow and rain. Here is how they work, what they cost in the...
What Size Pergola Do I Need? UK Garden Sizing Guide (2026)
What size pergola do you need? Our UK sizing guide covers dimensions by use, seating and dining clearances, height and planning limits, plus the best size for your garden.
What Size Pergola Do I Need? UK Garden Sizing Guide (2026)
What size pergola do you need? Our UK sizing guide covers dimensions by use, seating and dining clearances, height and planning limits, plus the best size for your garden.
Can You Put a Hot Tub Under a Pergola? UK Guide (2026)
Yes, you can put a hot tub under a pergola. Our 2026 UK guide covers ventilation, waterproofing, sizing, base and electrics, plus the best pergola type for a hot tub.
Can You Put a Hot Tub Under a Pergola? UK Guide (2026)
Yes, you can put a hot tub under a pergola. Our 2026 UK guide covers ventilation, waterproofing, sizing, base and electrics, plus the best pergola type for a hot tub.
Freestanding vs Wall-Mounted Pergola: Which Is Right for Your UK Garden?
A freestanding pergola stands on its own posts anywhere in the garden, while a wall-mounted pergola fixes to your house on one side and needs fewer posts as a result....
Freestanding vs Wall-Mounted Pergola: Which Is Right for Your UK Garden?
A freestanding pergola stands on its own posts anywhere in the garden, while a wall-mounted pergola fixes to your house on one side and needs fewer posts as a result....
Manual vs Electric Louvred Pergola: Which Roof Control Is Right for Your UK Garden?
If you're choosing between a manual and an electric louvred pergola, the short answer is: go manual if you want the lower price and don't mind adjusting a crank handle,...
Manual vs Electric Louvred Pergola: Which Roof Control Is Right for Your UK Garden?
If you're choosing between a manual and an electric louvred pergola, the short answer is: go manual if you want the lower price and don't mind adjusting a crank handle,...
Pergola Privacy Screens vs Curtains: What Actually Works in a UK Garden
If your pergola still feels exposed to next door, the fastest fix is usually a screen or curtain, not a full rebuild. Pull-down or fixed privacy screens block the most...
Pergola Privacy Screens vs Curtains: What Actually Works in a UK Garden
If your pergola still feels exposed to next door, the fastest fix is usually a screen or curtain, not a full rebuild. Pull-down or fixed privacy screens block the most...