The first step to cleaning a pergola
Pergola
A pergola, arbor, or arbour is a garden feature forming a shaded walkway, passageway, or sitting area of vertical posts or pillars that usually support cross-beams and a sturdy open lattice, often upon which woody vines are trained. The origin of the word is the Late Latin pergula, referring to a projecting eave.
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How to clean a pergola without damaging it?
Use a high pressure water hose that will help eliminate dirt and grime easily. The high pressure will easily dislodge any dirt that may be clinging to the surface. The pressure of the hose can be easily adjusted depending on the material that your pergola is made of.
How do I care for my cedar pergola?
Our cedar pergolas are built to age gracefully. For how to clean a cedar pergola, we advise using a mildly damp cloth, water, or a garden hose. Make sure to shy away from power washing cedar pergolas as well.
How do you get rid of mildew on a pergola?
Mildew and mold can be cleaned with a mixture of bleach and water. You want to keep the bleach concentration low to avoid staining or damaging the wood. If this doesn’t work, you can sand the pergola and apply a fresh layer of stain and sealant.
How do I install a pergola?
*First you must have your pergola built, and figure out the size of covered area you are doing then buy accordingly. * PAINT AND SUPPLIES IF YOU NEED TO PAINT. Since our pergola was white, we painted all the closure strips to match. Now it is time to install.
What to do if you find stains on a pergola?
If you find stains forming due to the fasteners on your pergola, replace them right away. Pick stainless steel or aluminum fasteners that do not react with the material of your pergola. These fasteners are slightly more expensive than their cheaper counterparts, but will keep stains at bay.
Why is my pergola turning brown?
Certain fasteners used on the pergola could also contribute to the staining. If your pergola has corrosive fasteners, they will leave black or brown spots on your wood. Regular clean ups will ensure that these stains are tackled and your pergola looks elegant all through the year.
How to get splinters off wood?
Use a cleanser that can be applied using a brush with bristles that are tough enough to get the grime off! You may also use an old toothbrush to get stubborn stains off. If you spot splinters of wood or paint that seem to be peeling off, gently remove them.
Do pergolas need maintenance?
However, like the flowering buds in your garden, your pergola too needs upkeep and maintenance. If you clean and maintain a pergola, it will give you years of shade and comfort. Most pergolas are open structures that come with retractable ...
Can a pergola be used as a roof?
These multifunctional structures can even serve as a roof for your walkway or porch.
Can you paint a pergola in hot weather?
If you live in a place that has relentlessly hot weather, the heat can take a toll on your pergolas too. The best way to remedy this is to repaint your pergola with a heat resistant paint that will not just enhance the beauty and uniformity of the structure but also prolong its life span.
July 30, 2020
Are you wondering how to cover your pergola, but don’t want it to feel dark and enclosed. We covered ours using clear roof panels and so happy we did! I will share with you what we used and how its held up over 2 years!
DO THE POLYCARBONATE CLEAR ROOFING PANELS TAKE A LOT OF UPKEEP?
You can see in these photos that they are still clear from debris. They do have a little we need to clean off, but this is from 2 years of not cleaning them.
CAN YOU STILL SEE LIGHT THROUGH THE CLEAR PANELS?
They let in a lot of light, that is why we went with these and so happy we did!
WHEN IT RAINS DOES IT MAKE A LOT OF NOISE?
It really isn’t super loud, I actually love the sound of it. The only time it is a little louder is when it hails.
WILL THE POLYCARBONATE ROOFING TURN YELLOW?
When the polycarbonate is attacked by the UV, it can turn yellow. We don’t have enough sun here and haven’t had that happen. I do have friends who live with a lot of sun and they haven’t experienced that either.
