Garden Structures: Pergolas, Pagodas & Bespoke Timber Features
At Apex Timber Buildings, we find that many customers know they want a garden feature but aren’t quite sure what it’s called. Whether you are looking for dappled shade, a grand entrance, or a sheltered walkway, we hand-craft every structure to your exact specifications in our Teesside workshop.
Below is our guide to the different types of garden architecture we can build for you.
Pergolas: The Classic Garden Frame
What is it? A pergola is an open-roofed structure consisting of vertical posts supporting cross-beams and a sturdy open lattice.
Best For: Creating a “room without walls” over a patio or decking. It provides a sense of enclosure while remaining airy.
Apex Touch: We use heavy-duty, pressure-treated timbers that are perfect for supporting heavy climbing plants like Wisteria or Grapevines.
Pagodas: The Architectural Statement
What is it? Often confused with a pergola, a Pagoda typically features a tiered or peaked solid roof, inspired by traditional East Asian architecture.
Best For: Creating a dramatic focal point or a fully shaded “temple” style retreat in the garden.
Apex Touch: Our pagodas are built with precision joinery to ensure the roof tiers are both structurally sound and visually stunning.
Arbours: The Cozy Garden Seat
What is it? An arbour is a small, freestanding structure that usually incorporates a built-in seat. It often has a trellis back and sides with a curved or peaked roof.
Best For: Creating a private “nook” for reading or enjoying a morning coffee.
Apex Touch: We can customize the trellis pattern to offer more or less privacy depending on where it sits in your garden.
Wooden Covered Walkways: The Grand Transition
What is it? A series of connected frames (essentially a long, narrow pergola or a roofed corridor) that leads from one part of the garden to another.
Best For: Adding a “wow factor” to long paths or connecting the back door of your home directly to a garden office or workshop.
Apex Touch: We can provide fully roofed walkways (using shingles or polycarbonate) to keep you bone-dry as you walk between buildings.
Gazebos: The All-Weather Entertainer
What is it? A freestanding, octagonal, or rectangular structure with a permanent, solid roof and open sides.
Best For: Alfresco dining and entertaining. Because the roof is solid, the party doesn’t have to stop when the British rain starts!
Why Choose an Apex Garden Feature?
End the Confusion with Custom Design
Because we build from scratch, you don’t have to fit into a “standard” category. We can blend styles—for example, a Pergola-Walkway hybrid or an Arbour with integrated planters.
Built for the North East Climate
Cheap, store-bought kits are often made from thin, untreated pine that warps in the wind. Apex structures are:
- Pressure-Treated (Tanalised): Guaranteed against rot and insect attack.
- Overbuilt for Strength: We use thicker timber posts to ensure your structure stays upright through the toughest North Yorkshire winters.
- Professional Installation: We don’t just “drop it off.” Our team ensures it is safely anchored into the ground or your decking.
Transform Your View Today
Whether it’s a romantic rose-covered arbour or a grand timber walkway, let’s build something beautiful together.
