3 Astonishing Tips to Assist You in Selecting the Right Timber for Your Pergolas
                     3 Astonishing Tips to Assist You in Selecting 
the Right Timber for Your Pergolas
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A QUALIFIED FEMALE CARPENTER IN MELBOURNE
When you ask me to undertake your carpentry project you can be assured of a quality job with a quality outcome with a 
female carpenter in Melbourne. Your home is not just a place to live, but a space to relax and entertain. It is also a 
valuable asset that can be enlivened from a spacious deck or pergola, a brighter bathroom, or by opening up your floor 
plan.
Having built new houses and worked on those over 100 years old, I am a qualified carpenter who has a wide range of 
practical skills and experience when it comes to house renovations and enhancements.
I can assist with your design ideas or material choices based on my experience and knowledge, and am happy to work 
within your budget. I specialise in period restorations and bringing weathered timber back to life.
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3 Astonishing Tips to Assist You in Selecting the 
Right Timber for Your Pergolas
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With origins dating back to ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome, Pergolas, add a class to your gardens and outdoor 
space. Whether you are looking for an old romantic touch for your Pergola or want a pergola with a modern 
minimalistic design, Marcelle’s Carpentry has got you covered. It is possible to enjoy your outdoor space without 
sacrificing your comfort by having a stylish pergola built in your garden.
The biggest point, however, to be remembered before planning and building a pergola is the choice of the wood. 
When you are choosing the timber for your pergola, many factors need to be considered other than the aesthetic 
appeal. Our carpenters at Marcelle’s carpentry are wood experts and here are 3 incredible tips for selecting the best 
timber for your pergola.
Hardwood or Softwood – Which One Is the Best?
If you look at the technical part then both the terms, hardwood and softwood are from the fact whether the trees 
conceal their seeds or leave them unguarded to fall on the ground. Hardwood is usually derived from the deciduous 
trees while softwoods come from the evergreens. 
The growth of hardwood is comparatively slow and are denser. Hardwoods are harder, tougher and more durable. 
Though a little expensive it is always advisable to opt for hardwood. Hardwood Timber is exceptionally long-wearing 
and more resistant to the vagaries of nature. It also needs less maintenance and hence it is worth spending every 
penny on the hardwood timber.
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New or Seasoned Timber
Did you know that the age of the timber makes a huge difference in the structure and durability of the pergola? 
Unseasoned and green timber contains a high amount of moisture content. As the timber loses the moisture over 
the years, it keeps shrinking. It wraps and twists causing the pergola to buckle up thus shortening its life.
In addition to this, if the timbers are dried a bit too quickly, they will make the pergola wood unstable and brittle. It is, 
therefore, important to choose a wood that is seasoned over a longer period.
Get the Correct  Ho Level 
Treatments
In HO, the “H” stands for Hazard. Hazard, here, refers to all the factors that can affect the longevity of the timber. 
Various treatments like H1, H2, H3, H4 and more are available. Each treatment is for a specific use. It is, therefore, 
important to consult a professional before selecting your timber and the HO Level treatment for it.
Marcelle’s Carpentry and Building is the one-stop destination that assists you not only in the selection of best timber 
for your pergola but also building it for you. To know about our various services in detail, connect with us today.
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