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Hey all! I am in need of ideas on best material to use to cover pergola. I have tried to use a tarp already but it’s not effective and when it rains there’s no proper drainage system.
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @Alexiag. It's wonderful to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about covering a pergola.
Is this a temporary solution or a permanent installation? Typically the best material to cover a pergola roof would be roof sheeting. Given roof sheeting needs to be screwed into the frame from the top, and this is the second floor, I'd recommend enlisting the services of a professional to complete the installation.
If you are only looking to provide shade to the area and do not need to keep the rain off it, then you could consider using shadecloth or screening. There's also a fantastic range of decorative panels that can add interest to the area. These options would allow the rainwater to flow through them instead of being trapped as with the tarp.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Mitchell
Hi @Alexiag,
Please let me also extend a very warm welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. We trust you'll get loads of help and inspiration for all your projects around the house and garden from our wonderful members.
I trust Mitch's reply was helpful for your pergola project. Please let us know if you have any follow-up questions and we look forward to following your progress with the project.
Thanks,
Jason
