Metal or wooden pergola: how to choose for the Caribbean

In the Caribbean a pergola lives in the sun all year, takes heavy rain and, near the sea, salt air. Outdoor wood needs regular treatment and sealing so it does not crack, warp or suffer from pests. Metal does not rot and pests do not attack it, but it needs good paint and rust checks, especially on the bolts.

Our metal pergolas are bolted: they arrive in pieces cut and painted in the plant and are assembled on your terrace with bolts, with no welding on site. In a lived-in house, a restaurant or a hotel in operation, that means quick, clean and quiet mounting.

Metal allows slim louvres and longer spans with fewer columns, and it is painted in the colour you choose. It can be finished with perimeter lighting, cut-pattern side panels or a sliding glass enclosure. Before fabrication, we show you the pergola in 3D on your own terrace.

If you like the warmth of wood, the two can be combined: a metal frame and louvres with a wooden screen on one side, as in one of our pergola ideas. Metal handles the structure that must hold up; wood adds the detail that is touched and seen up close, and is easy to replace if needed.

The Coast Plan checks rust and salt corrosion, touches up paint and anchors, re-tightens the bolts and delivers a photo report. Every pergola carries its QR-code plate, with its warranty and maintenance history.

Send us photos and approximate measurements of the terrace, how you will use it and whether you want lighting, panels or glass. We send the 3D model and a clear price, with what it includes and the delivery time.