Do you smell her?
That of the smoking barbecue, sitting on your terrace with your loved ones, enjoying the heat of summer.
But if the sun is ideal for tanning, it is much less so for eating outside without risking ending the meal in crayfish mode.
This is why the ideal solution to enjoy the sun without inconvenience is to invest in a pergola that will shelter your terrace and also give it an aesthetic side.
Wood, PVC, aluminum: which material to choose for your pergola?
The pergola is a light construction made up of beams and columns allowing shelter from the sun while enjoying its terrace.
Traditionally built in wood, PVC and aluminum pergolas have been democratized for several years.
Discover the strengths and weaknesses of each of the materials:
Wooden pergola:
When it comes to pergola, wood is the safe bet.
Popular for building a pergola, wood fits perfectly into a plant environment.
Something to bring greenery and freshness to your terrace.
One of the big advantages of wood is that it reacts very well to all kinds of climatic conditions.
Whether it's windy, raining or snowing, there is no risk that your pergola will deteriorate.
An economy of maintenance which will allow your pergola to considerably extend its lifespan.
PVC pergola:
PVC pergolas are, unlike wood, the least common on terraces.
This is due in part to the low efficiency of this material, especially in the event of severe weather that could undermine the strength of your pergola.
In addition, choosing a PVC pergola is not a sustainable choice since its lifespan is between 5 and 10 years maximum.
Nevertheless, they are the cheapest models on the market, suitable for small budgets.
The maintenance will also not require a lot of your time where only a gentle cleaning is necessary as the plastic prevents any risk of corrosion or rust.
Easy to install, you won't need a professional.
Aluminum pergola:
This is the top of the basket, the top of the range when it comes to pergola.
Aluminum is suitable for all types of projects thanks to its contemporary and sophisticated design.
Aluminum is the most efficient and qualitative material because it is extremely resistant to bad weather, to the sun, and it does not rust.
Aluminum pergolas require little maintenance where only washing with mild soap is enough to keep your pergola in good condition.
At the aesthetic level, you will have a wide choice of colors and finishes thanks to the powder coating allowing you to personalize your pergola as you see fit.
Of course, the aluminum pergola remains the most expensive model on the market, but the investment quickly becomes profitable thanks to the long life that aluminum gives you.
Aluminum pergola: lean-to or freestanding?
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As seen above, the best choice of material for your pergola is aluminum.
Once the choice of material has been made, a decision will have to be made between the two types of pergolas: lean-to or freestanding.
In short, do you want the space of your pergola to be independent or in the continuity of your house.
Lean-to pergola: in the continuity of the house
The back-to-back pergola, also called a wall pergola, leans against one of the walls in your home.
Solid and protected from wind and bad weather thanks to the wall that supports it, the attached pergola decorates the facade and makes the junction between the interior and the exterior.
A little less expensive than a free-standing pergola, it allows you to form a roof over your terrace which will protect from the heat of the sun by forming a significant shadow area.
Freestanding pergola: a space independent of the house
Composed of four vertical posts resting on the ground, it does not need any wall to support it.
You can then install it wherever you want, but still on level ground.
What types of pergolas to choose?
There are different types of pergolas, each with its own flaws and qualities:
Bioclimatic pergolas:
The bioclimatic pergola is the most efficient and the most appreciated by pergola owners.
Equipped with a roof with adjustable or retractable slats, the latter allow the roof slats to be opened or closed depending on the climate.
When closed, they protect from the sun, rain, wind, while when open, they allow light and heat to enter as you wish.
Roll-up canvas pergolas:
The roll-up canvas pergola is ideal for preserving the light in your home.
It protects perfectly against the sun and light rain.
However, its wind resistance is poor.
Fixed roof pergolas:
The fixed roof pergola is composed of a fixed polycarbonate or glass roof.
Transparent and design, it offers an unobstructed view allowing you to make the most of your outdoors.
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What type of window to choose for your home?
PVC, wood or aluminum window?
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For windows, there are also three types of material:
PVC:
which is the most common and cheapest material thanks in particular to its quality of insulation but also to its ease of maintenance and installation. But PVC also has drawbacks such as the fact that it is an unsuitable material for large windows. And finally, be vigilant with regard to certain subdivision, condominium or municipal regulations. These can restrict depending on the case, depending on aesthetic reasons, the installation of certain PVC windows.
Wood:
which has become very trendy again in recent years, thanks in particular to ecological advantages because it is a recyclable material.
Another big advantage of wood, its aesthetic aspect can very well be integrated into an old house than a modern property.
But wood also has its faults, such as its rather expensive price compared to PVC or aluminum.
It also requires regular and consistent maintenance to avoid deformation or rotting.
Aluminum
: the best possible choice.
Less expensive than its little comrades, easy to handle, to maintain, resistant to the most extreme natural elements, so many qualities that make aluminum the best solution for your windows.
It is also 99% recyclable.
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MisterMarpentry: choose your pergola and your windows with the King of aluminum
Now that you have all the cards in hand to choose your pergola, you must now choose experts in the field to give you the best advice and offer you attractive prices.
MisterMenuiserie is registered as the King of aluminum and is committed to guiding you in the best possible way for the purchase of your aluminum pergola
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With MisterMenuiserie, the quality of service and product are at the rendezvous:
Benefit from the best prices
Possibility of standard and custom
Delivered to your home and ready to install
Guarantees 10 years
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MisterMenuiserie is more than 100 stores in France and more than 140 technical experts to answer all your questions and offer you the most corresponding products with what you want.
Figures that make MisterMenuiserie the number 1 expert in aluminum gates, windows and pergolas with more than 1000 models available and made to measure.
With unparalleled choice and expertise, quality is also present at the installation level with more than 300 “talented” installers, but also the possibility of accessing the integrated network of technical expert surveyors.
So, for your pergolas and windows, choose aluminum, choose MisterMenuiserie.
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