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Why Vinyl?
Most importantly because a vinyl pergola is maintenance free!
There are various names for vinyl, which can be confusing for those who don't know quite what they are looking for. There is vinyl itself, plastic, PVC and UPVC - the material that double-glazing is often made from.
Love It or Hate It?
Some love it and some hate it. Traditionalists tend to go for crafted wood. Those who have families, work long hours and have little or no time to themselves tend to opt for the maintenance free option because it is durable, easy to clean and requires little or no effort, both short term and long term.
So, there is just the question of whether you like it! Do you find it as attractive as a wooden or wrought iron structure? If so, it is worth investigating further.
Vinyl Products
Today, there are many more vinyl products on the market compared to a few years ago, with more colours and styles to choose from. Although the US market is more advanced in terms of the range of products sold, the UK is catching up, especially in the garden structure market.
Finding a vinyl pergola or vinyl gazebo in the UK is not that easy compared to finding them in other materials but there are a few around. Take a look and see what you think. Masterplasics also do a vinyl lean-to carport with polycarbonate roofing panels.
You may like to explore other general vinyl products , such as vinyl decking (in various colours), garden storage, vinyl columns, balustrades, fences etc. to compliment your pergola.
One product I found particularly interesting was the vinyl skirting-board (I realize it's not an outdoor product but for me it's food for thought)- no more painting, waxing or maintenance of any kind. And it comes in different types of finishes e.g. wood of various types and plain. Mmm - tempting!
Explore your options. Price wise, there is not a great deal of difference between a vinyl pergola, gazebo or arbour kit and those made in other materials. It's all a matter of preference.
